Student Assistant, Athletics Facility Operations - Non OSU

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Job summary

A leading public university in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Student Assistant for Athletics Facility Operations. This role involves performing maintenance and housekeeping tasks in support of thirty-six varsity teams. Candidates should be available for a minimum of ten hours per week, with a customer-service attitude and strong attention to detail. This position offers flexible scheduling and valuable experience working at athletic events.

Qualifications

• Availability to work a minimum of ten hours per week, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Daily housekeeping and maintenance of athletic facilities.
• Event setup and teardown, including building conversions.
• Maintain cleanliness before and after events.
• Perform light maintenance tasks using hand tools.

Skills

Customer-service focused attitude

Ability to work independently

Strong attention to detail

Job description

Job Title

Student Assistant, Athletics Facility Operations – Non OSU

Department

Athletics | Plant Maintenance-JM

Job Summary

As a member of the Athletic Department, a facility Operations Student Assistant will perform a variety of tasks in support of the thirty‑six varsity teams at Ohio State. The applicant will collaborate with full‑time Facility Operations staff to meet and exceed the needs of building occupants and fans. A successful candidate will enjoy flexible scheduling, work alongside fellow students, and gain exposure to Ohio State Athletics events, venues, teams, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Daily housekeeping and maintenance of locker rooms, offices, practice spaces, athletic fields, stadiums, and other facilities.
• Game, event, and practice setup and tear down, including building conversions.
• Maintain cleanliness and setup of facilities and grounds before, during, and after events and competitions.
• Perform light maintenance such as painting, changing ceiling tile, and use of hand tools.

Qualifications

• Availability to work a minimum of ten hours per week, including event coverage on nights and weekends.
• Customer‑service focused attitude.
• Ability to work independently or in a group.
• Strong attention to detail.

Additional Information

Starting rate: $13 per hour.

Location: Schumaker Complex (1011)

Position type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled hours: 15

Shift: Varying shifts.

Background check: Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.