Athletic Equipment and Facilities Worker

Penn State University • University Park, IL

11d • 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 supplies, maintaining inventory, making minor repairs, and assisting with event preparation. The position also requires driving and operating PA systems.

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 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.
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
• A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Responsibilities

• Dispense towels, athletic clothing and playing equipment from the stock room
• Assign baskets and locks to students
• Exchange daily towels and athletic clothing used by athletic team members and students
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed