BARBER, FULL-TIME

Job Summary Performs a variety of barbering services at a main branch or location haircare facility for authorized military and civilian personnel. Responsibilities Provides barbering hair care services for clients, including shampooing, conditioning, cutting, shaping sideburns, nape of neck, and middle and top part of the head into various haircuts and styles to suit clients. Shaves face styles, mustache, and beard. Massages neck, face, and scalp; checks clients' scalp and hair for visible disorders such as sores, abrasions, and diseases that might interfere with requested barbering services. Consults with client on matters pertaining to their hair care needs. Maintains combs in solution and sanitizes equipment in chemical or physical agents. Responsible for upkeep and cleanliness of designated workstation and shop. Makes necessary preparations for shampoo and towels to minimize delay of customer services. Performs minor repairs on equipment such as replacing switches, plugs, and cords. Operates cash register, prepares hair care chits, collects and accounts for cash received from clients; balances daily sales using Salesperson's Daily Cash Report. Sells hair care products to clients and maintains Daily Appointment Book by name of client, time, and stylist/barber assigned. May open and close shop; assists with monthly inventory; carries out policy of courtesy and customer service; ensures 100% client satisfaction. Works under the general supervision of a designated supervisor; carries out assignments with independence within prescribed policies and procedures; exercises tact in dealing with clients. Work is reviewed in terms of quality of services provided and client satisfaction achieved. Performs other related duties as assigned. Physical Effort Requires continual use of both arms and legs involving frequent standing, reaching, and light lifting. Objects handled such as beauty service apparatus and appliances rarely weigh more than 5 pounds. Dexterity is required in applying manual techniques. Working Conditions Work is performed inside a haircare facility with proper lighting, sufficient plumbing and heating, adequate aisle space, strong water pressure, plenty of hot water, and adequate electric power and outlets for appliances and apparatus. Incumbent is subject to the possibility of cuts, burns, strains, and electric shock and is exposed to hair cuttings, skin conditions, common colds, and communicable diseases. Is required to wear a smock, wash hands thoroughly and frequently with soap and water, and sanitize barbering tools after each use. Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of barbering or cosmetology and possession of a valid State License in Barbering or cosmetology. Medical Screening Requirement All barber shop and beauty shop employees including contract personnel must be medically screened and determined to be free of communicable diseases prior to initial assignment. Unless necessary due to local reasons, there is no requirement for periodic examinations. The screening examination may be performed by non-physician personnel. The employer will direct the employee to a medical clinic on base for screening. Abnormal responses or findings must be further evaluated by a provider. Citizenship Requirement MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN OR HAVE LIVED IN THE U.S. FOR THREE YEARS Education and License Graduate of an accredited school of barbering or cosmetology and possession of a valid State License in Barbering or Cosmetology. Candidates selected for hire who possess a U.S. State License in Cosmetology from a State other than the State the position is located must obtain a valid State License in Barbering or Cosmetology in the State the position is located within six months from the date of hire. Physical Requirements Continual use of both arms and legs involving frequent standing, reaching, and light lifting. Objects handled such as barber service apparatus and appliances require dexterity in applying manual techniques. #J-18808-Ljbffr Navy Exchange Service Command