Facility Attendant-White/Hepper Buildings-Campus Recreation (Work Study)

Penn State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State is seeking a Student Facility Attendant for the White Building/Hepper Fitness Center. You will manage front-line duties, assist with safety protocols, and support event setup, while delivering excellent guest service across Campus Recreation facilities.

This role requires Penn State enrollment, flexibility for days/evenings/weekends, and the ability to lift up to 45 pounds. Starting pay is $13.00 per hour, with potential CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Open/close program areas and guide guests to proper areas.
• Greet guests, verify identification, and provide information.
• Answer phones, issue equipment, perform routine building checks.
• Support safety, security, and risk management procedures.
• Assist in event setup/teardown and back-up facility access staff.
• Conduct room checks and attend staff meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

Shift coverage

Education

Student at Penn State University

Tools

Fusion facility management

Job description

A Student Facility Attendant employed at the White Building/Hepper Fitness Center 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. This position is for the 26-27 academic year. 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. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job position is available. The starting hourly rate for this job is $13.00. Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.