Athletic Equipment & Facilities Technician

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Benefits package including medical/ded

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a full-time Athletic Equipment and Facilities Worker - Grade 7 to join the Penn State team on campus. The role supports equipment management, facility readiness, and event preparation for varsity teams and classes.

Responsibilities include checking out and returning equipment, driving to events, supervising student workers, minor repairs, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with safety and building policies.

Qualifications

• 9 to 12 months of effective experience
• Requires use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic

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
• 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
• Operate P.A. systems, be aware of proper tone control and voice levels
• Direct student help and prepare building for athletic events; 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 description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a full-time Athletic Equipment and Facilities Worker - Grade 7 to join the Penn State team on campus. The role supports equipment management, facility readiness, and event preparation for varsity teams and classes.

Responsibilities include checking out and returning equipment, driving to events, supervising student workers, minor repairs, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with safety and building policies.