What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tailor - Yellowstone National Park position at Xanterra Travel Collection?
We’re excited to hire and welcome team members to our national park locations! Xanterra Travel Collection® is a private company that provides concession services within national parks. All services operated by Xanterra, including lodging, dining, retail, and tour operations, are currently open and continue to operate as planned for the 2025 summer season. Any potential government layoffs within the National Park Service do not impact our positions or job offers.
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our laundry team in Yellowstone National Park!
Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As the Laundry Attendant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day administrative functions that keep the park running smoothly.
Job Summary
Tailors are responsible for providing accurate uniform counts, uniform repairs, and great guest service for all of our Yellowstone National Park employees. This position is physical and similar to a warehouse environment.
The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: May 2025 - November 2025
Pay: $18.75/hr
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Yellowstone:
- Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
- Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
- No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Learning and Development Program
Perks:
- Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
- Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
- Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi
- Employee discounts at local gateway communities
- Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
- The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities
- Manages incoming telephone calls, passing messages and taking action as appropriate
- Completes required uniform tracking forms promptly and accurately according to laundry procedures. Enters uniform issue data into a computerized database according to laundry procedures
- Repairs damaged clothing and uniforms, including hand and machine sewing, replacement of buttons and zippers, and other repairs as needed
- Performs minor alterations, including hemming pants and sleeves
- Operates sewing machines and hand irons
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area according to laundry policy
- Assists with uniform inventories, laundry operations, and special projects as assigned
- Other duties as assigned on-site
Qualifications
- Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.
- Business communication skills, including professional telephone manner and clear, concise, and professional written communication.
- Organizational skills including the ability to work with items in queue, managing sewing supplies, and prioritizing and scheduling tasks.
- Mechanical ability, including the ability to operate and make routine adjustments to a sewing machine and associated equipment
Physical Requirements include:
- Frequent standing, walking, reaching outward and above the shoulder for up to 6 hours per shift
- Repetitive motion of arms, wrist, and hands for up to 7 hours per shift
- Requires occasional climbing, crawling, and squatting/kneeling up to 3 hours per shift
- Must be able to lift items weighing up to 35 pounds frequently
- Must be able to wear hearing protection up to 3 hours per shift
- Able to sit at a sewing machine for up to 4 hours at a time
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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