Equipment Room Specialist

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Department of Athletics & Recreation seeks a hands-on Equipment Room Assistant to support laundry operations and gear management for student-athletes and staff. You will handle apparel, towels, and equipment, assign lockers, maintain logs, and help prepare facilities for practices and events.

Strong organization and communication are essential; typical schedule includes Monday–Friday 6am–2pm or Wednesday–Sunday 7am–3pm.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of experience in athletic equipment room operations or related fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform laundry operations for the Department of Athletics & Recreation, including collection, washing, drying, folding, storage, transportation, and distribution of athletic apparel, towels, uniforms, shower curtains, and other departmental and visiting team laundry items.
• Distribute, collect, organize, and maintain athletic apparel, towels, equipment, and related supplies for student-athletes, coaches, staff, patrons, visiting teams, and other departmental programs and activities.
• Manages locker, cubby, and lock assignments, including issuing and recording locker numbers and combinations, maintaining accurate assignment records, and assisting with the distribution and collection of related items.
• Cleans out and prepares lockers as assigned, including removing, bagging, labeling, and storing personal belongings and performing basic cleaning of lockers in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Maintains accurate records related to departmental apparel, equipment, inventory, laundry operations, locker assignments, and other equipment room activities.
• Performs basic daily care and maintenance of laundry equipment, including cleaning lint traps, cleaning machines, changing filters, cleaning drains, and replacing laundry detergent barrels and supplies as needed. Reports equipment problems and maintenance concerns to the supervisor.
• Maintains the cleanliness, organization, and security of equipment rooms, locker rooms, laundry facilities, storage areas, and other assigned departmental spaces.
• Monitors and communicates departmental needs related to apparel, towels, laundry supplies, equipment, locker maintenance, inventory, and other operational concerns.
• Assists with the maintenance, cleanliness, organization, preparation, setup, breakdown, and operational readiness of Department of Athletics & Recreation of equipment and facilities (including fields, courts, locker rooms, equipment rooms, and related departmental spaces) in support of athletic competitions, practices, special events, recreational programs, and other departmental activities as assigned. Reports facility concerns, repair needs, and maintenance issues to the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read and write

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel

Job description

Department

CSL ATH: Equipment Room and Scheduling

About the Department

With a rich and storied history, the University of Chicago's Department of Athletics & Recreation endeavors to serve the broad range of fitness, physical recreation, and athletic needs of the University of Chicago community. The Department sponsors 20 intercollegiate teams and 570 student-athletes in various varsity sports. The Department sponsors more than 40 club sports and a diverse intramural sports program in which approximately 8,500 students participate each year. Numerous open recreation opportunities are provided in the two indoor facilities as well as the outdoor fields, courts, and running track. On an average day, approximately 2,100 students, faculty and staff use the athletic and recreational facilities on campus.

Job Information

Responsibilities

• Performs laundry operations for the Department of Athletics & Recreation, including the collection, washing, drying, folding, storage, transportation, and distribution of athletic apparel, towels, uniforms, shower curtains, and other departmental and visiting team laundry items.
• Distributes, collects, organizes, and maintains athletic apparel, towels, equipment, and related supplies for student-athletes, coaches, staff, patrons, visiting teams, and other departmental programs and activities.
• Manages locker, cubby, and lock assignments, including issuing and recording locker numbers and combinations, maintaining accurate assignment records, and assisting with the distribution and collection of related items.
• Cleans out and prepares lockers as assigned, including removing, bagging, labeling, and storing personal belongings and performing basic cleaning of lockers in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Maintains accurate records related to departmental apparel, equipment, inventory, laundry operations, locker assignments, and other equipment room activities.
• Performs basic daily care and maintenance of laundry equipment, including cleaning lint traps, cleaning machines, changing filters, cleaning drains, and replacing laundry detergent barrels and supplies as needed. Reports equipment problems and maintenance concerns to the supervisor.
• Maintains the cleanliness, organization, and security of equipment rooms, locker rooms, laundry facilities, storage areas, and other assigned departmental spaces.
• Monitors and communicates departmental needs related to apparel, towels, laundry supplies, equipment, locker maintenance, inventory, and other operational concerns.
• Assists with the maintenance, cleanliness, organization, preparation, setup, breakdown, and operational readiness of Department of Athletics & Recreation of equipment and facilities (including fields, courts, locker rooms, equipment rooms, and related departmental spaces) in support of athletic competitions, practices, special events, recreational programs, and other departmental activities as assigned. Reports facility concerns, repair needs, and maintenance issues to the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Must be able to read and write.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to perform basic recordkeeping.
• Must be capable of communicating effectively with supervisors, students, staff, faculty, and the public.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments concurrently required.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to adapt to changing departmental operational needs and priorities.

Additional Responsibilities

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

• Education:High school diploma from an accredited institution or a GED certificate required.
• Experience:Two years of experience in athletic equipment room operations, recreation or fitness facilities, athletic facility operations, or a related field required.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform basic recordkeeping.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of athletic equipment care and maintenance techniques.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• There are two positions available: Monday-Friday 6am-2pm and Wednesday-Sunday 7am-3pm. Both positions may have a modified schedule during summer and interim periods. Overtime opportunities and schedule adjustments will be required based on departmental operational needs.
• Must be physically capable of performing duties involving prolonged standing, walking between facilities in various weather conditions, bending, reaching, lifting overhead up to 25 pounds, and climbing step stools, step ladders, and stairs.
• Must be capable of working within a laundry room environment involving elevated room temperatures, consistent laundry machine noise, exposure to laundry chemicals, and dust