Athletic Equipment and Facilities Worker

Penn State University•University Park, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Athletic Equipment and Facilities Worker - Grade 7 to join the team. This role involves managing athletic equipment and facilities, including dispensing and exchanging items, maintaining inventory, preparing for events, and performing minor repairs. The position also requires directing student workers and ensuring the proper use of facilities and equipment according to university policies.

Requirements

Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data.
9 to 12 months of effective experience.
Requires a valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.

Responsibilities

Dispense towels, athletic clothing and playing equipment from the stock room
Assign baskets and locks to students in Required Physical Education classes, other undergraduate and graduate students who request a basket, lock and towel
Exchange daily towels and athletic clothing used by athletic team members and students in classes
Obtain and properly file identification cards of students who check out playing equipment
Operate the alphabetic and numeric system used in the assigning of baskets and lockers
Know class schedules, team practice times and special events
Explain and interpret various policies and regulations regarding the use of the building
Have equipment available at specific times; check out and in
Record fees paid by students and faculty for locker and towels
Direct the work of student workers; maintain work schedule
Condition and make minor repairs to athletic equipment, as required
Report major repairs to supervisor
Receive and check new equipment against equipment orders; notify supervisor of receipt of equipment; maintain inventory
Pack required equipment for various athletic teams such as football, soccer, etc., when they are traveling; see that equipment is put on bus or traveling vehicle; unpack, sort, and check equipment upon return to campus; wash and dry clean equipment; report damage or shortages to supervisor
Drive trucks to deliver equipment and supplies to athletic events
Responsible for equipment during the game and returning same after the game
Inspect and make minor repairs to special equipment and building facilities such as adjusting cylinders, and repairing electric cords; report major repairs to supervisor
Operate P.A. systems, be aware of proper tone control and voice levels
Direct student help and prepare building for athletic events such as press area, erecting bleachers, mats, baskets, platforms, chairs, treat floors, etc.; remove material and equipment to proper storage places; clean floor
Make secure class equipment storage area and varsity sport areas during working hours
Wash and dry clothing and towels; deliver athletic equipment as required
Perform other duties related or similar to the type described above