Nail Technician / Cosmetologist

Yorkville, IL

Full Time

Entry Level

Nail Technician / Cosmetologist

Job Title: Nail Technician / Cosmetologist
Employment Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Work Locations: Yorkville & Morris, Illinois

1. Pay Range and Benefits

Compensation: $18–$23/hour (depending on experience), tips, product commission.
Sign-on Bonus: $1,000 (per current program).
Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, employee discount, paid training, professional development assistance up to $100 every two years.

2. Position Summary

We are seeking a highly professional Nail Technician or Cosmetologist who is eager to advance into medical nail care while supporting our podiatry team in delivering exceptional patient care.

Provide high-quality medical pedicures and natural nail care in a clinical spa environment alongside podiatry providers and physical therapists. We use only healthy products—no gel, acrylic, or dipping powders. Services focus on healthy, diabetic nails as well as thick, brittle, fungal, and medically compromised nails while providing exceptional client care.

3. Essential Job Duties

Patient Care / Clinical Responsibilities

Perform medical pedicures and natural nail manicures.
Educate clients on proper foot and nail care.
Recommend appropriate products.
Communicate client questions, concerns, feedback, and service recommendations to management to support continuous quality improvement.

Operational Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect instruments.
Operate and maintain the autoclave.
Maintain OSHA, HIPAA and infection-control standards.
Spa cleaning, laundry, inventory, employee restroom upkeep.
Inventory Management.
Timely Documentation of all Operational Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities

Documentation, scheduling assistance, payment collection when assigned.
Reconcile daily payments, accurately report tips, cash, credit card transactions, and receipts.
Participate in meetings and training.

General

Follow all Practice policies and perform related duties as assigned.

4. Physical / Functional Requirements

Ability to sit for extended periods, bend, kneel, lift up to approximately 30 lbs., perform repetitive hand movements, and travel between offices using a personal vehicle.
Provide assistance to clients with mobility limitations while maintaining a safe environment.

5. Minimum Qualifications

Active Illinois Nail Technician or Cosmetology License.
Professional groomed appearance and customer service skills.
Personal vehicle required.
Paid Advanced Medical Nail Technician (MNT) training provided. Certification (online coursework and 40 clinical hours) must be completed within 120 days following the successful completion of the 30-day introductory probationary period. A 12-month employment commitment is required after certification. Early voluntary resignation or termination for misconduct requires repayment of training costs.
Annual MNT review courses and required product training.

6. Schedule

32–40 hours per week (seasonal according to business needs).
Split between Yorkville and Morris locations.
One evening per week and one Saturday per month required.

7. Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination & Pay Transparency

Foot & Ankle Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.

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This position includes employer-paid ANT and MNT training. Are you willing and able to complete the required training and certification within 120 days of hire?*

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In addition to nail services, this position requires routine cleaning, disinfection, inventory management, stocking supplies, and other support duties in a clinical setting. Are you willing to perform these responsibilities?*

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