Career Center

Accountabilities:

• Maintenance and Repairs: Assist with the repair and maintenance of sports apparel, gear, and equipment to ensure everything is functional.
• Inventory Management: Track and manage inventory of athletic equipment, conduct periodic inventories, and handle UPS deliveries according to established protocols.
• Event Setup: Prepare competition uniforms, set up locker rooms for both home and visiting teams, and assist with event-related tasks.
• Laundry and Equipment Operations: Oversee the use of chemicals and machine cycles in the commercial laundry facility, ensuring all equipment and uniforms are cleaned, ready and delivered daily.
• Skate Maintenance: Perform maintenance on hockey equipment, including skate sharpening, blade and rivet repairs, and helmet servicing.
• Sanitation: Use sanitation machines to clean equipment.
• Problem-Solving: Address issues with athletic equipment and coordinate with facilities or vendors as needed.
• Student Worker Supervision: Oversee and guide student workers when applicable.
• Completing other job related duties as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director of Equipment Services.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• Ability to sharpen skates, repair equipment, and operate commercial laundry machinery effectively.
• Proficient in the safe and proper use of basic power tools.
• Demonstrated capability to collaborate collegially with a diverse group of individuals on a daily basis.
• Commitment to reliable work performance and attendance.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• AEMA certification is required or must be obtained within two years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skate sharpening experience.
• Prior experience in a college equipment environment highly preferred.

Education:

Other Information:

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Responsible for following all procedures to conduct work activities in a safe manner including but not limited to wearing PPE required for specific duties and safe handling of chemicals as outlined by University policies and/or the supervisor. Responsible for immediately reporting any unsafe conditions to the supervisor and/or Environmental Health and Safety.

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