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Athletic Equipment and Facilities Worker
Penn State UniversityUniversity Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Dec 2023
About the role
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is searching for a full time Athletic Equipment and Facilities Worker to join their team. Duties include:
- 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
Job Requirements: Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithme
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