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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Pennsylvania State University
Department/Area: Campus Recreation, Facilities
Position Title: Facility Attendant
Reports To: Coordinator of Facilities & Operations
Pay Rate: $12.50/Hour
Description: A Facility Attendant employed with Penn State Campus Recreation is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all patrons utilizing Campus Recreation facilities. As part of the facilities team, facility attendants are on duty during all operational hours and play a critical role in maintaining a welcoming and secure environment. This position requires strong problem-solving skills to address facility issues and patron concerns promptly and effectively. Exceptional customer service is essential, as attendants serve as the first point of contact for guests and are expected to provide accurate information, resolve conflicts, and promote a positive experience. Facility attendants rotate through various key areas including 1st and 2nd floor fitness spaces, the equipment desk, welcome desk, Gym 2, and Phase 3, ensuring consistent coverage and operational excellence throughout the facility.
Facility Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Ensure facilities are safe and secure
- Facility access of Campus Recreation Facilities
- Conduct rotations of the building identifying facility problems, safety hazards, or violations of Facility Use Guidelines
- Assist in facilitating all emergency response protocols, radio protocols, and situational emergency response
- Room and equipment cleaning
- Answer phones, issue equipment, and complete routine building checks
- Return equipment to proper location. (re-racking weights, return collars, benches, etc.)
- Assist student leadership as needed with the setup and tear down of Informal Recreation, Intramural, Sports Clubs, and Event Rentals (ex. volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer).
Personal/Professional Development Responsibilities:
- Multi-task in a fast-paced environment with excellent interpersonal skills
- Provide peer-to-peer performance reviews and track feedback data.
- Opportunity for leadership roles in the future
- Team building experience
Job Requirements & Expectations:
- Maintain knowledge of Campus Recreation facilities policies, programs and services so that you can answer questions, handle problems, and reply to inquiries from participants
- Answer phones, issue equipment, and complete routine building checks
- Complete scheduled cleaning tasks including room and equipment sanitization, mopping, and equipment relocation
- Attend and participate in all monthly Facility Attendant Meetings and trainings.
- Follow the student employee handbook and take responsibility for any violations that may occur
- Maintain professionalism at all times, and perform all other duties as assigned
- Individuals will also provide coverage when needed for special events that go beyond normal operation hours
- Work a minimum of 10-12 hours per week
- Must have availability for at least one open or one close per week
- Willing to cover or trade shifts when necessary
- Ability to recognize and identify unruly patrons or unsafe behaviors
- Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends as necessary
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification at hire is preferred
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds with or without accommodation
Advantages of the Job:
- Hands-on experience with customer service
- Opportunity to work during breaks or summer sessions
- Fun, energetic, and inclusive work environment
- Resume-building experience in a professional campus environment
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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