Hourly Pooled-Campus Recreation, Student Equipment Technician

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JOB TITLE:

Student Equipment Technician

JOB PURPOSE:

The Student Equipment Technician is primarily responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of large and small pieces of exercise equipment at Half Acre Gym and Wellness Center. Daily tasks involve diagnosing equipment malfunctions, researching schematic designs, recommending part orders, and then disassembling and replacing failed parts on everything from treadmills to exercise bicycles to selectorized weight machines and everything in-between. Equipment Techs also work to maintain the overall operations and cleanliness of the facility. An ideal candidate for this position is task-oriented, pays attention to detail, works well without much direct supervision, is organized and efficient, is familiar with tools, and enjoys solving complex technical problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and work according to tasks as they appear on Fitness Asset Manager (online equipment database system).
• Manage Preventative Maintenance Schedule for all equipment in Half Acre.
• Carefully read product manuals and conduct all necessary maintenance procedures including troubleshooting machine malfunction and failure.
• Research best practices for equipment and facility maintenance and make purchase recommendations.
• Manage functionality of Digi-Lockers.
• Carry out repairs on a timely basis for equipment that breaks down.
• Request and/or order parts or other materials.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and the ability to navigate other software.
• Confident reviewing technical equipment manuals to determine functionality, identify parts and components in need of repair or replacement, and perform maintenance operations as directed.
• This position reports directly to the Fitness Coordinator.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Hands-on experience working with exercise equipment to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose, and repair malfunctions and failures.
• Work within a flexible, autonomy-supportive schedule that supports your academic success.
• There are opportunities to be creative in problem-solving efforts.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage in-house repairs of miscellaneous items such as clocks, shower handles, blinds, furniture, and whiteboards.
• Manage facility projects, as assigned by Fitness Coordinator, Facility Operations Manager, Assistant Director of Operations or other full-time staff.
• Periodic heavy machine movement (greater than 200lbs)
• Periodic deep cleaning of the facility and exercise equipment.

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Independent work and problem-solving skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MUST BE A STUDENT to apply.
• MUST graduate NO EARLIER than May, 2027.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with tools and machinery (woodworking, automotive, sewing, etc) comes in very handy.
• Engineering students perform well in this job and will be able to apply these skills across their academic work and vice-versa.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• MUST BE A STUDENT TO APPLY.
• Preferable graduation date is AT LEAST 2 SEMESTERS AFTER HIRE.
• MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER speaking to the ability to work well independently as well as in a team and solve technical problems. Provide examples of previous experience working with basic maintenance and repair tools. Note: applications without cover letters will not be considered for interviews.
• A resume with a contact phone number and @uwyo.edu email address.
• Complete the online application.

Please direct questions or correspondence to:

Kevin Bretting

Fitness Coordinator

Half Acre Recreation & Wellness Center Rm 107F

307-766-6843

kevinb@uwyo.edu

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

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