STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: SEAMSTRESS
Class Code: 8050-07
Date Established: 08-27-51
Occupational Code: 5-1-5
Date of Last Revision: 12-28-01
BASIC PURPOSE: To perform hand and machine sewing and
mending work involving a variety of items within a state institution; does
related work as required.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Performs diversified
duties involving hand and machine sewing, altering and mending clothing, linens
and other articles.
·
Manufactures items
such as strong blankets, draperies, clothing, bags, shower curtains and aprons.
·
Follows patterns
required in the cutting of materials for garments and sews them.
·
Creates new pattern
for special needs items within the institution.
·
Maintains sewing
machines, insuring that they are properly oiled and cleaned on a regular basis.
·
Takes measurements
for drapes, curtains, etc. in other buildings on the grounds.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in applying instructions
to accomplish different job functions OR in operating machines for a variety of
different purposes.
Knowledge: Requires common sense understanding of
instructions in performing a series of routine procedures.
Impact: Requires minimal responsibility for
contributing to agency objectives by supporting or performing routine work
activities within a small organizational unit. Errors at this level are of minor consequence and are
readily detected through frequent checking or inspection.
Supervision: Requires partial supervision of other
employees doing work which is related or similar to the supervisor, including
assigning job duties, providing training, giving instructions and checking
work.
Working Conditions: Requires performing regular job
functions in an environment which includes exposure to continuous physical
elements or a number of disagreeable working conditions with frequent exposure
to minor injuries or health hazards.
Physical Demands: Requires medium work, including
continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending, or lifting
as well as performing work activities which require fine manual dexterity or
coordination in operating machines or equipment.
Communication: Requires obtaining and exchanging
information, referring inquiries to the appropriate source, or responding to
questions from state employees or members of the general public.
Complexity: Requires a combination of job functions
using minimal judgment to perform a variety of job tasks according to clearly
prescribed standard practices and procedures.
Independent Action: Requires making a limited number of
choices in selecting among alternative courses of action under supervisory
guidance and in performing job functions according to a variety of prescribed
policies or procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of two years of high school,
or its equivalent. Each additional
year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required
work experience.
Experience: One year experience in general hand and
machine sewing operations. Each
additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of
required formal education.
License/Certification: None requires.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of textiles, sewing and
mending methods. Skill in the
operation of electric sewing and buttonhole machine and other sewing equipment. Ability to instruct others in sewing
and mending. Ability to cut
materials by using patterns.
Ability to maintain proper records of work accomplished. Ability to get along with people and maintain
an empathic attitude towards the mentally ill. Must possess good eyesight to permit long hours of
sewing. Ability to establish and
maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees. Must be willing to maintain appearance
appropriate to assign duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency
appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive
of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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