Building Attendant

Position Title: Building Attendant

Department: Student Recreation & Wellness Ctr

Advertised Pay: $10.00/hr.

Campus Location: Washburn University

Position Summary:

Building Attendants are responsible for providing effective and courteous customer service to patrons of the Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC) and are responsible for assisting in all duties involved with daily operations. This includes the enforcement of policy and procedures, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and providing exceptional service to members and guests. Shifts will consist of 2-4 hours with rotations at the Front Desk and Fitness Loft.

About Washburn University: 

Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of just over 7,000 students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.

Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For® program.

Essential Functions:
• Welcome users and monitor access into the SRWC
• Verify entrance into the SRWC. This includes verifying that the patron has the proper identification & membership
• Deny access to individuals who do not qualify for SRWC entry
• Facilitate equipment check-out/in
• Monitor members in designated areas of the building to ensure safety and well-being during participation
• Assist and inform patrons on usage and technique of equipment and machines
• Demonstrate and explain the execution of various exercise techniques to participants as well as spotting techniques when needed
• General cleaning and preventative maintenance of weight and cardio equipment
• Aid in set-up, operations, and break down of fitness classes, programs, information tables and special events
• Answer the telephone using proper phone etiquette, being as helpful and courteous as possible
• Complete specific tasks associated with front desk and fitness loft
• Perform other duties as requested

Non-Essential Functions:
• Organize, maintain, and clean SRWC areas.

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to handle and lift objects up to 50lbs
Extended amounts of time walking or standing

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous customer service experience is preferred, but not required
Previous experience or knowledge in fitness, sports, or weight-room environments
Availability to work early morning, night and/or weekend hours
Current First Aid, CPR and AED certification preferred (will train)

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

Hourly, Part-time, Varies, Varies/Shift   
Background Check Required