Nail Care Technician

Pyramid Global Hospitality•La Quinta, CA

About The Position

The Nail Technician provides manicures, pedicures, and other nail care services at the resort spa. The technician consults with each guest about their preferences, performs the agreed service with care and precision, and prepares a clean, fully stocked station for every appointment. The position requires following hygiene and sanitation procedures, handling nail products and equipment safely, maintaining appointment schedules, and communicating with spa reception and other service providers. Work may involve extended sitting or standing, leaning forward during pedicures, and repetitive hand and wrist movements. The work environment includes exposure to water, nail products, filing dust, and disinfectants. Schedules may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on spa operations.

Requirements

Current California license authorizing the individual to perform the nail services assigned to the position.
Demonstrated proficiency in manicures, pedicures, polish application and removal, and proper sanitation of tools and pedicure equipment.
Knowledge of nail anatomy, manicure and pedicure techniques, product application and removal, and infection prevention practices.
Precision and attention to detail when shaping nails, working near the skin, and applying polish evenly.
Ability to listen to guest preferences, explain service options clearly, and respond to concerns with tact and discretion.
Ability to organize tools and supplies, manage appointment time, and coordinate with spa reception and fellow service providers.

Nice To Haves

Previous professional nail care experience.
Experience in a resort, hotel spa, or full-service salon.

Responsibilities

Welcome guests, confirm booked services, discuss preferred nail length, shape, color, and finish, and explain the time and price of requested enhancements before proceeding.
Ask about product sensitivities and allergies and check nails and surrounding skin for concerns that may require modifying or postponing a service; refer concerns needing medical evaluation to a qualified health care professional.
Perform manicures and pedicures, including nail trimming, filing, shaping, cuticle care, and polish application.
Provide gel application, removal, and other specialty services when offered by the spa and within the scope of the technician’s license and training.
Check guest comfort throughout appointments, invite guests to review the shape and finish, make appropriate requested adjustments, and explain aftercare.
Follow hand hygiene procedures; clean and disinfect reusable implements and work surfaces; discard single-use items after each guest; and clean and disinfect pedicure basins according to equipment instructions and spa procedures.
Complete required cleaning logs.
Label, store, and handle nail products according to manufacturer instructions.
Check equipment before use, replenish supplies, and report damaged tools or equipment to spa leadership.
Keep appointments on schedule while allowing time to prepare the station between guests.
Communicate delays or service changes to spa reception and record relevant guest preferences discreetly.