Facility Attendant-White Building

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park is seeking a Student Facility Attendant for Campus Recreation. You will serve as on-duty staff, support health, safety, and welfare of facility users, and act as an extension of facility management.

The role requires being a current Penn State student, willingness to work days, evenings, and weekends, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; CPR/First Aid/AED preferred and lifting up to 45 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be a Penn State student.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open and close program areas and guide guests.
• Greet guests and verify IDs via Fusion software.
• Answer phones, issue equipment, and perform routine checks.
• Enforce facility rules and assist with safety and risk management.
• Assist with event setup/teardown and provide coverage for special events.
• Spot clean equipment and restock as needed.
• Perform scheduled room checks and counts.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain professionalism.
• Provide backup to facility access staff during off-hours.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

Customer service

Education

Enrolled student

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A Student Facility Attendant employed with Penn State Campus Recreation is responsible for the overall health, safety and welfare of those using Campus Recreation facilities. Under direction of the Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations, Coordinator for Facilities and Operations, and Student Building Supervisor, the Facility Attendant acts as the attendant on duty during operational hours and is considered an extension of the facility management.

A Facility Attendant’s job duties include:

• Create the “First Impression” for the Campus Recreation facilities.

• Open and close program areas within Campus Recreation buildings, contact appropriate personnel for troubleshooting issues, and provide participants of the facility with information on all program areas or direct them to the appropriate areas.

• Greet and check for proper identification of all guests via Fusion facility management software.

• Answer telephones, issue equipment, complete routine building checks, and enforce facility usage guidelines and procedures.

• Assist in safety, security, and risk management protocol for facilities. Assist in event set up and tear down.

• Spot clean facility/fitness equipment as needed and put away any equipment left out by guests.

• Perform scheduled room checks and counts.

• Attend staff meetings, and maintain professionalism at all times, either while assisting members or attending to other work tasks.

• Will provide backup to facility access staff when necessary. Individuals will also provide coverage when needed for special events that go beyond normal operation hours.

_ Facility Attendants must be a student at Penn State University _ and possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with excellent interpersonal skills. Must be a team player, willing to cover or trade shifts when necessary. Ability to recognize and identify unruly patrons or unsafe behaviors. Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends as necessary. CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds with or without accommodation.

Facility Attendants will be required to attend training in August during Welcome Week, which may be in person or virtual.

Campus Recreation is a department within Student Affairs that provides fitness, wellbeing, and recreational programs to the campus community through the operation and administration of the Intramural Building, the McCoy Natatorium, the 700-acre Stone Valley Outdoor Recreation Area, a Tennis Center including six clay courts and four indoor courts, the White Building, Outdoor Adventures, Aquatic Programs, Club Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Programs, and Intramural Sports.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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