Upholsterer

Gourmet Recruitment International; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury vessel maintenance is seeking an Upholsterer to be responsible for the upkeep of upholstery, carpets, and decor. The ideal candidate will have experience in sewing and textiles, provide excellent communication, and maintain high quality and safety standards in their work aboard.

Qualifications

• Experienced craftsman in upholstery with a high knowledge in sewing, carpeting, and wallpapering.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills required.
• Basic safety training before employment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and repairs of furniture in crew and passenger areas.
• Inventory and control of all fabrics and materials related to upholstery.
• Act promptly on passenger complaints and familiarize with solving procedures.

Skills

Sewing

Carpeting

Wallpapering

Textiles

English Communication

Job description

The Upholsterer is responsible for the maintenance and conservation of the vessels upholstery, carpets, wallpapers, and other related elements. The Senior Upholsterer or the Upholsterer appointed by the Hotel Maintenance Manager shall be the Supervisor of the Upholstery Division.

All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with SQM standards, USPH guidelines, environmental, and safety policies. Each shipboard employee may be required to perform all functions in various venues and throughout the ship.

In accordance with the philosophy of Anchored in Excellence, each employee always conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner. This consists of physical and verbal interactions with guests or fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of guest contact and crew areas.

1. The Upholsterer shall complete the familiarization form of Chapter 2 according to the established procedures.

2. The Upholsterer shall be familiar with the Safety & Quality Management Program including his responsibilities in the Safety Organization according to the Emergency Plan and the Station Bill.

3. He is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of furniture in both the crew and passengers areas. Wallpapers, awnings, carpets, and other decoration items are within the range of his responsibilities.

4. He is responsible for the inventory and control of all fabrics and material related to this field. Prompt requisitions are essential for the smooth operation of the vessel.

5. The Upholsterer shall always act promptly when there is a problem or a passenger complaint that requires his action during the day. He shall be familiar with the procedures of solving passenger complaints, as described in

the Fleet Operations Manual.

6. In case of emergency, it may also be necessary to take action on off-duty hours, should he be required to do so.

7. The upholsterer shall always use the correct safety and protection equipment provided for the daily operations.

8. Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities as required.

9. Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position. Shipboard employees will be required to

perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Key requirements:

Minimum age for all applicants is 21 years.

Must have clear criminal record.

Must not be on any chronic medication and have clear medical history.

Must have excellent written and verbal English language communication skills.

The Upholsterer shall be an experienced craftsman. He shall have a high knowledge in sewing, carpeting, wallpapering, textiles, and other related topics. He should have basic safety training before employment.

· While performing the duties of this job, the shipboard employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency lifesaving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.