Wardrobe Technician - PHL - Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia

Summary

The Wardrobe Technician is responsible for ensuring that Live! Casino & Hotel team member, vendor, and special event uniforms are maintained to a high standard. This role assists with all duties of the Wardrobe Attendant and coordinates and distributes uniforms. This role expertly fits, tailors, and customizes uniforms while providing excellent customer service consistent with Live! Casino core standards and brand attributes. This role works as a part of a small team to help our property and Team Members look and feel the best they can be.

*Pending PGCB Approval*

Specific Responsibilities and Duties

• Distributes uniforms as required by Live! Casino
• Maintains a neat and orderly uniform room and completes accurate monthly inventory of all uniforms
• Expertly fits team members for uniforms and tailors them for a customized fit
• Builds custom uniforms for non-standard sizes as needed
• Repairs and maintains uniforms to extend the life of the clothes
• Creates uniform accessories and customizes uniforms as needed
• Assists with coordinating dry cleaning, laundry service, and the chef uniform rental program
• Assist with locker assignments and maintaining an inventory of lockers, locks and combinations.
• Creates engraved name badges to ensure all TMs have proper identification
• Constructs and embellishes Showgirl costumes, headpieces, and accessories as needed
• Maintains, repairs, and cleans showgirl costumes to a high standard
• Assists with setting up showgirl dressing rooms and helps showgirls in and out of costumes as needed
• Assists other departments as needed including creating visual displays for Marketing Promotions or holidays
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements (skills, knowledge, and abilities) 

• Must have a basic understanding of tailoring and garment construction
• Must be able to follow and understand instructions
• Must be able to use a computer and Microsoft software
• Knowledge of how to use a sewing machine
• Must have basic math skills for inventory control
• Must be responsive to the needs of team members
• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills in order to communicate with team members, vendors, and upper management.
• Two (2) to Four (4) years of experience with wardrobe is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with alterations, uniform fitting, sewing and/or tailoring is required.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred
• Must be able to comply with all state gaming regulations, which may include obtaining a license.

Physical Requirements

• 24/7 environment requiring extended hours including evenings and weekends
• Must be able to lift and/or push up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to work standing for up to 4 hours at a time
• Must be able to work in small, confined area
• Must be able to bend at the waist
• Must be able to reach above the head
• Must be able to climb ladders and use Genie Lifts