Seamstress; Seamster

Position Title

Seamstress (Seamster)

Oregon Health Authority

Provides tailoring, sewing, mending, and fabrication services for patient clothing, draperies, linen, and other textiles necessary for the efficient operation of the agency. Handles receipt, issuance, delivery, cleaning, sorting, marking, storing, displaying, and physical inventory control, as well as computer entries and related record keeping.

• Design, cut, and fabricate patient clothing and linens.
• Maintain accurate inventory and physical records of all clothing and supplies.
• Coordinate receipt, issue, cleaning, sorting, and redistribution of garments.
• Perform mending, patching, and repair of garments and linens.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and display of all items.

• Minimum two years of experience or training in sewing, including design and alteration of patterns, mending, patching, and repairing garments and linens.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license.

• Experience in tailoring and fabrication.
• Experience in inventory control and sorting clothing.
• Computer data entry skills.
• Customer service experience.

Classification:
Seamster (SEIU represented).

Employment type:

Full‑time, Permanent.

Location:

Salem, Oregon. In‑office position. Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria. Salary range: $3,798 - $4,738. Salary range is non‑PERS qualifying; qualifying for PERS increases the range by 6.95%.

• Low‑cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through PERS/OPSRP.
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. OHA does not discriminate based on protected class— including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—nor does it screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.