Rental Center Specialist – Equipment

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

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.

Position Information

Position Title: Rental Center Specialist – Equipment

Requisition Number: H01134P

Position Category: Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week: 5-20

Months per year: 12

May require some nights and weekends.

Hourly Pay Rate: $13.25

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 working 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.
• 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. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. 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. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.

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, small parts at distances close to the eye, and to perform tasks such as operating machines where the job is at or within arm’s reach.

Conditions

The worker is subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Activities occur inside and outside.

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