• Job Description

  Req#: 17960

  JOB TITLE: Upholstery Engineer

  Are you motivated to Have Fun & Make Friends? We are, so if you want to feel excited on your way to work and can’t wait to be a part of Service Luxury Style this could be the job for you

  JOB DESCRIPTION:

  It is the primary responsibility of the Engineer to perform preventive and ongoing maintenance of the hotel, casino, back of house, and retail areas within the property. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental policies, practices and procedures

  JOB FOCUS:

  
  Focus is on, but not limited to the following:

  · Engineers must be proficient and versatile in one or more building trades: electrical, painting, carpentry, industrial plumbing, HVAC, kitchen appliances, swimming pools, and general mechanics

  · Designs and fabricates quality patterns for upholstery and foam builds

  · Reads design drawings, applies knowledge and experience with materials to determine type and quantities required for each project

  · Measures, cuts, fabricates, and assembles upholstery, insulation, sound-proofing, and interior trim items from assorted materials

  · Follows patterns, templates, sketches, or blueprints, using chalk, pencil, paint, or other method to make cuts along marked lines

  · Sews, staples, glues, and cements materials to assemble upholstery or trim items

  · Attaches snap fasteners, grommets, buckles, cords, and other accessories to upholstery or trim items.

  · Attaches binding or applies solutions to edges of cut material to prevent raveling

  · Operates sewing machine to seam cushions and join various sections of covering material

  · Sews by hang buttons, hooks, or other fasteners onto fabric

  · Fits, installs, and secures material on work piece utilizing most appropriate method

  · Adjusts and replaces webbing, padding, and springs in furniture; secures in place as appropriate

  · Identifies areas of potential problems in upholstery and develops a solution

  · Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner

  · Assists with maintenance of shop equipment

  · Manages inventory of basic upholstery and sewing supplies; places supply orders as needed

  · Completes additional duties/tasks as assigned by the Supervisor

  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  · A High School diploma or equivalent is required

  · At least five (5) years of experience in hotel and casino maintenance is required

  · Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds

  · Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

  · Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of business

  · A professional appearance and demeanor must be maintained at all times

  · Must be available to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

  · Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly in English, both written and verbal

  · Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required

  · Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds

  · A proven ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

  · Operating knowledge of and experience with hand and power tools and powered equipment

  · Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment such as: telephones, copier, fax machine, Email, etc

  · A valid NV Driver’s License is required and must be obtained before entering this position

  · Must be 21 years of age or older

• About the company

  Sahara Las Vegas is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Winchester, Nevada.

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