Spa Nail Technician - Full Time (Day Shift)

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to become a Spa Nail Technician. An individual could be successful if they possess the following.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Spa Nail Technician is responsible for performing nail care services and working with the highest quality of customer service. The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Adheres to policies of Oaklawn.
• Performs nail services that meet the established guidelines for the type of service offering and that fulfill guest expectations in the area of nail grooming, polish application, massage and exfoliation.
• Performs all treatments on services menu based upon current licensure.
• Assesses contraindications of guest that may prevent service from taking place.
• Meets the needs of the guest at all times throughout the service.
• Understands and uses universal precautions when providing services.
• Cleans and disinfects all equipment on a daily basis.
• Maintains the highest level of nail care knowledge for both hands and feet and has complete knowledge of all spa service presently offered.
• Understands the ingredients in products and can explain their benefits to guests. Answers guests' questions in a knowledgeable and professional manner.
• Recommends products for home use.
• Suggests to guests other beneficial treatments offered in the spa.
• Begins and ends all treatments on time.
• Works assigned schedule and arrives and departs from their shift on time.
• Ensures that work areas are clean and set according to procedures.
• Informs Spa Director or other management personnel about product needs.
• Creates and maintains client cards and treatment notes, when appropriate.
• Completes all assigned side work.
• Attends all scheduled meetings.
• Attends scheduled professional trainings.
• Reports any incidents or accidents to a member of the management team.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid state license in nail services or other credentials required by the state.
• Previous nail technician experience.
• Customer service experience, preferably in a spa. Must be able to build rapport with guest.
• Ability to explain various treatments/services to guests.
• Excellent customer service skills and work ethic.
• Efficient, well organized, and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational.
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Strong team player.
• A comfort level with product recommendations.
• Availability When Facility Is Open: This could include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move light objects.The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• This position requires the following abilities: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, tactile sense, repetitive motions, seeing, hearing, talking, and visual acuity.
• The employee will be required to operate the following tools: nippers, files, buffers, cuticle removers, polishes, acetone, foot file, lotions, scrubs, hot cabbie, and paraffin heater.
  Work conditions include exposure to fumes, odors, and dust.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES                                                    

This job does not have any supervisory responsibilities

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.