Lead Textile Technician

Chumash Enterprises•Santa Ynez, CA

6d•$21 - $24

About The Position

The Lead Textile Technician is responsible for performing the routine duties of a Textile Technician but also serves as the “team leader” when assigned to specific tasks. The Lead Textile Technician assumes responsibility for the completion of each assigned task and reports to the Textile Technician Supervisor regarding the status of his/her assignments.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED certificate.
Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management or equivalent work experience.
Prior upholstery and carpet cleaning experience or completion of ISSA Custodial Technician course required.
Must enroll in Amdecon Crime Scene Certification within first year of employment.
Two years prior experience in a textile working and care environment.
Basic computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, email, and internet.
Willingness to work flexible schedules in a 24/7 work environment, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.
Native American hiring preference applies.
Innovation Orientation: Committing to create and search for new and innovative approaches to activities that enhance performance.
Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
Problem Solving: Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines.
Oral Communication: Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner.
Written Communication: Expressing ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well organized, and grammatically correct reports or documents; utilizing language and terminology that is understandable for the reader.

Responsibilities

Leads Team Members to complete tasks in assigned areas.
Takes instruction directly from Textile Technician Supervisor and is accountable for the completion of the task.
Acts as acting supervisor in the absence of the Textile Technician Supervisor.
Assists with the development of new programs that would improve productivity in their assigned area of supervision.
Ensures preventive maintenance is completed on machinery after every use.
Ensures monthly preventive maintenance is scheduled and on track.
Ensures logs are kept up to date and are accurate.
Preps carpet, carpet machinery, and related chemicals and equipment for cleaning.
Cleans carpets in assigned area using carpet extractor machinery to remove all dirt, stains, chewing gum, etc.
Operates, maintains, and repairs carpet extractor machinery, vacuum cleaners, and other cleaning equipment.
Cleans upholstery with upholstery cleaning machine; inspects spots to determine composition and proper cleaning method.
Transports furniture and chairs to Upholstery Room for maintenance and repair.
Operates carpet and upholstery equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with department standards.
Protects Team Members and casino guests from the work area during cleaning process by properly clearing and designating the area (i.e. removing furniture, setting up appropriate barricades, etc.)
Coordinates the closing of areas for cleaning and repairs with Casino Operations.
During a regular shift, works, cleans, and maintains the areas of responsibility as often as necessary to keep them safe, sanitary, and in neat appearance.
Notifies a supervisor when any unsafe, unsanitary, or defective condition is detected.
Trains, mentors, develops, coaches, resolves problems, provides open communication vehicles, and recommends disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Builds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, collaboration, performance feedback/management, and Team Member satisfaction while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
Performs other duties as assigned.