Spotter -- Scottsdale, Arizona

MOVE TO SUNNY ARIZONA WHERE THE LIVING IS STRESS FREE AND THE COST OF LIVING WAY LOWER THAN THE WEST COAST

About the role

RAVE FabriCARE is a nationally recognized, 35-year-old, high-quality, high-priced dry cleaner/garment care specialist. We offer a wide range of fine garment, household textile, and accessory services — all in-house using our own technicians. Services are provided in-store, through pick-up and delivery, and via nationwide and worldwide clean-by-mail. We operate a modern, spacious 11,000 square foot plant in Scottsdale (metro Phoenix, Arizona area).

We are looking for a technically-skilled, detailed, conscientious, reliable spotter to care for all our “dry clean only” garments. We have a second spotter who handles "machine or hand washable" garments and runs the dry cleaning machines. All cottons and linens — including whites — that are machine washable or hand washable are first wet cleaned, hung dried, and finally dry cleaned and hand ironed.

The garments we care for are primarily bespoke, made-to-measure, high fashion, designer, specialty (garments with beads, rhinestones, hand paint, silk screen, etc.), couture, and similar items. We also clean soiled inventory for resale by high-end retailers, custom clothiers, boutiques, and bridal stores. Our standard turnaround time is one week (longer for specialty garments requiring more time). Unlike ordinary cleaners, we do not offer same-day, next-day, or three-day in-store service, nor three-day pick-up and delivery.

At RAVE FabriCARE, we do not compromise on quality or shortcut procedures. If we are not provided the time to produce the best possible results, we refuse to accept the work.

Responsibilities

• Handle “dry clean only” garments using pre-spotting, dry cleaning, wet cleaning, hand washing, soaking, and other specialty techniques.
• Work collaboratively with a team of long-serving, technically skilled employees specializing in specific areas of garment care.

Requirements

• Experienced handling bespoke, made-to-measure, high fashion, designer, specialty, couture, and similar garments.
• Proficient in pre-spotting, dry cleaning, wet cleaning, hand washing, soaking, and other specialty techniques.
• Must not have experience limited to:
  • Loading/unloading dry cleaning machines and post-spotting.
  • Spotting/running dry cleaning machines for a few hours and pressing the rest of the day.
  • Using "secret" spotting chemicals or techniques.
  • Applying random chemicals to garments without a structured approach.
• Team player with a positive attitude and openness to new ideas/techniques.
• Stable work history at a limited number of dry cleaners (not a job hopper).
• No prior ownership of a dry cleaner that was sold or is no longer in business.
• Smoke/vape/drug/alcohol-free.
• Must have a personal, reliable vehicle (or means to acquire one).
• No criminal record.

Benefits

• Uncommonly excellent compensation (among the highest for spotters in the USA if qualified).
• Paid vacation (1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 3 years).
• Paid holidays (5 major holidays per year).
• Overtime pay at the legally-required rate (hours in excess of 40 per pay period).
• 40-hour work week (Monday to Friday).
• Subsidized medical insurance.
• Relocation assistance available.

Work Environment

• Modern 11,000 sq. ft. facility with specialized equipment, including:
  • 4 Union dry cleaning machines (primarily Green Earth).
  • 4 hard-mount Milnor and Unimac washers.
  • 3 soft-mount Miele and Electrolux wet clean machines.
  • 3 Unimac gas dryers.
  • 2 Milnor/ADC steam dryers.
  • Multiple soaking baths.
• Culture of commitment to the art and science of fine garment care.
• No bar codes or piece-rate tracking; focus on quality over speed.
• No pressure from management to rush work ("get it out").

For further information or to submit a resume, call 480-998-8266 and ask for Stu. Visit our website at www.ravefabricare.com.