Equipment Operations Assistant

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Manager of the Equipment Room, this position assists with the purchasing, tracking, stocking and maintenance of athletic equipment and supplies for Harvard's intercollegiate athletic programs. Direct responsibility for supporting the Women's Varsity Ice Hockey program and other sports, as assigned. The person in this position will work directly with the women's hockey coaches and the student athletes.

Auto req ID

59281BR

Job Code

402061 Maintenance Tech III

Location

USA - MA - Boston

Business Title

Equipment Operations Assistant

Sub-Unit

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Salary Grade

052

Time Status

Full-time

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a minimum of three years of experience sharpening and repairing ice hockey skates, including repair of eyelets and rivets
• Knowledge of ice hockey machines, including use of heat machine
• Must be able to lift and move heavy objects (up to 150 pounds)

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• AEMA (Athletic Equipment Managers Association) certification preferred
• Experience working in an educational setting preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, including the ability to work with and relate well to a diverse group of athletes, administrators, and University constituents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and a database.

Additional Information

Harvard is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission is to educate citizens and citizen-leaders for our society. The College is a residential institution of nearly 7,000 undergraduates and is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard is deeply committed to the intellectual, social, and personal transformation of its undergraduates during their four years at Harvard.

The Department of Athletics offers 42 varsity programs for men and women, more than any other Division I school in the United States. We also offer extensive recreational and intramural programs.

Harvard employees have access to a competitive benefits package that includes multiple options for the health and well-being of our employees as well as ongoing professional development.

All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources. We regret that, due to the number of responses we typically receive, we may be unable to respond to phone calls or contact personally those applicants not selected for an interview.

We actively seek and welcome applications from diverse candidates and from those with a demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society.

Department

Athletics

Pre-Employment Screening

DMV, Education, Identity

Schedule

The position requires extensive evening, weekend and holiday hours and ability to handle last-minute schedule changes. Occasional travel is required.

Job Function

Facilities

Position Description

• Primary person responsible for running the heat machines (for new skates), rivet machine, eyelet machine and skate sharpener. Sharpens 200 plus skates per week (4-5 hours per day).
• Travels (20% of the time) with team to away games and performs the functions listed above. Packs equipment on bus, travel trunk (approx. 150 lbs.), stick bag (approx. 150 lbs. and individual team bags (approx. 50 lbs. each).
• On daily basis, checks all hockey equipment (helmets, shin guards, shoulder pads, practice pants, game pants, game shirts, practice shirts, etc.) for preparedness and safety prior to games and practices. Checks and repairs all hockey sticks and shafts on sticks. Repair and recondition equipment either in-house or working with outside vendors
• Issues new equipment and apparel to student-athletes. Ensures proper fit of protective and regular equipment. Assists with laundering of student-athlete uniforms. Maintains inventory records using a web-based tracking system.
• Monitors spending against the line item budget for maintenance, repair, and reconditioning. Makes recommendations on potential cost savings in this area. Stay updated with current safety protocols.

School/Unit

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Requirements

Job occasionally requires strenuous physical activity, including the climbing of steps and moving of heavy boxes and equipment; ability to work extended stretches, both within a day and over several consecutive days. Must be able to lift 150lbs.

Working Conditions

The position requires extensive evening, weekend and holiday hours and ability to handle last-minute schedule changes. A valid driver's license is required. Occasional travel is required.

NOTICE: The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University's COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s "COVID-19 Vaccine Information" webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.