Outdoor Program - Rental Center Specialist Equipment

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 15,058 - 21,447; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking an OP Rental Center Specialist – Equipment responsible for managing and maintaining equipment fleets at the OP Rental Center.

This role entails researching gear maintenance, assisting with annual gear sales, and providing customer service. Applicants should possess knowledge of outdoor equipment, experience in maintenance, and excellent interpersonal skills.

The position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and to work both indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing outdoor equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong interest in outdoor recreation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain equipment fleets at the OP Rental Center.
• Research and implement best practices for gear maintenance.
• Develop training workshops for rental technicians.

Skills

Knowledge of outdoor equipment

Customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Education

American Red Cross CPR / AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title: OP Rental Center Specialist – Equipment

Requisition Number: H01134P

Position Category: Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week: 5-20 (some nights and weekends may be required)

Months per year: 12

Pay Grade: Hourly Pay Rate $13.25 per hour

Job Summary / Basic Function

The OP Rental Center Specialist – Equipment will be responsible for managing and maintaining equipment fleets at the OP Rental Center. Duties include but are not limited to: researching and implementing best practices related to gear maintenance, assisting with the preparation and management of the annual gear sale, assisting with the bi‑annual inventory process, developing potential training/skill workshops for rental technicians, and providing general instructions on the use of outdoor equipment to staff or customers. This position is expected to help improve efficiency and effectiveness at the program. Specialists will be expected to take initiative in improving the program by presenting ideas and projects to managers/coordinators, and to work towards implementing those specific projects. This position will work closely with the OP Coordinator and the student manager of OP Rentals. Candidates must have a strong interest in outdoor recreation, experience working with outdoor equipment, a desire to learn and expand skills related to equipment maintenance, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and great customer service skills.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of outdoor equipment and its use.
• Experience maintaining and repairing a variety of outdoor equipment.
• Familiarity with the OP Rental Shop policies and procedures.
• American Red Cross CPR / AED for Professional Rescuers and standard First Aid Certifications.
• Ability to work on independent projects and take initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to stand or be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and/or wet conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to supplement learning experience with individual research and application.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and relational service skills.

Physical Activity of this Position

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms; agility is emphasized. Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time. Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position‑to‑position. Operating, activating, using, preparing, inspecting, placing, detecting, or positioning. Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this Position

Light work: exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements

Required to have close visual acuity to inspect small defects and small parts at distances close to the eye. Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as operating machines (e.g., lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm’s reach; skilled trades tasks of a non‑repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic. Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned, or to make general observations of facilities or structures (e.g., security guard, inspection).

Conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to outside environmental changes. No effective protection from the weather. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.