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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics Facilities Specialist, Lead in Troy, New York
Athletics Facilities Specialist, Lead
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Troy, NY
Categories: Staff, Athletics
Who we are
Why Rensselaer? Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.
With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Job Summary
The Lead Athletic Facilities Specialist will plan, perform and oversee maintenance, repairs, installations, operation, and use of the Houston Field House building, ice rink and connected parking areas. This Lead Athletic Facilities Specialist also acts on behalf of the Supervisor during his/her absence.
Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years ice rink experience in sports facilities industry
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
• Ice Technician Certification
• Some construction background
• Valid US driver’s license
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to lead and direct staff to ensure the completion of given tasks and projects
• Ability to operate a personal computer
• Ability to communicate well and possess excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and operate Zamboni machine and forklift
• Knowledge of compressors, freon risks and issues of sports facility operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of the methods, tools, equipment, and materials normally used in maintenance and change over activities
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and equipment used in the custodial and sports facility trades
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and personnel lifts
• Ability to function independently or as part of a team
• Ability to work under strict time constraints
Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Starting Salary/Rate
Expected hiring range: $20.00 - $22.15 per hour
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) (https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits) .
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Advertised: 01 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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