Student Employment, Specialist, Fashion

Job SummaryOversee and maintain the Fashion Institute labs and classrooms at South City Campuses of Salt Lake Community College.Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Keep labs and classrooms organized (removing scraps, fabrics, paper left on tables)Keep the sewing machines in working condition making sure they have needles, correct thread, feed dogs are up and stitches put back on neutralMake sure there are feet on machines and that they are in working conditionMake sure all sergers are threaded correctly and that the stitches are correct and remove industrial thread from the sergersMake sure all sergers are back in their neutral position and replace missing or broken needlesKeep sergers in their places on the table and lock up all foot pedals for sergersPut serger thread back in the cupboardMaintain the iron with water, removing burned materials from surface, etc.Keep irons full of water and the cords untangledReplace the fabric on iron table when neededManage "lost and found" toolsPut chairs and dress forms back in placeKeep all irons cleanedKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Ability to assemble, service and maintain clothing production equipment and machinesAbility to perform basic janitorial dutiesAbility to lift up to 25 poundsAbility to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the CollegeAbility to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilitiesMinimum Qualifications--Work-Study eligible --Current student of Salt Lake Community CollegePreferred Qualifications--Current or past student of the Fashion program who has taken and successfully finished all the construction classes --Proficient at using and maintaining all types of sewing machines used within the Fashion program --Good communication skills --Student should not be enrolled in the Collection classes during the semesters they are working as a SpecialistSalt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.