Lead Recreation Technician chez Associated Students, Inc. (Cal Poly Pomona)

Work Schedule: 15-20 hours per week; shifts based on operational need of the organization; expected to work during academic breaks

OVERVIEW

Associated Students, Inc. employs student-focused professionals with equity-mindsets. Established in 1963, ASI is a non-profit corporation guided by a student board and managed by full-time professional staff.  ASI is considered a part of the Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs with a dashed reporting line to Administrative Affairs. ASI serves the entire campus population, including over 27,000 students, by providing opportunities for student engagement, student employment, and a multitude of programs and services such as recreation and wellness, student union and activities, student government, and childcare. ASI operational support areas include human resources, financial services, information technology, facilities management, and marketing.  ASI is engaged in the work of being a learning organization. Currently, the guiding ideas of the organization are “under construction” as the team re-imagines its vision, mission, and core values. ASI is looking for dynamic team members who value team learning, co-creation, and adaptability to best serve the needs of our students.

The Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC) Operations team is one of the largest departments in all of Campus Recreation. Operations consist of three teams that oversee equipment maintenance, pool operations, building and member safety and providing outstanding customer service to our members and guests. Operation’s primary function is to keep the building open and operational but also plays a large role in enhancing the facility through purchasing new equipment for members to use as well as improve the overall functionality of the building. Operations provides an excellent opportunity to be a part of a large community of fellow student employees as well as develop a strong network through day-to-day interactions with colleagues and members. 

POSITION DEFINITION

Under general supervision from the Facility Maintenance Manager, the Lead Recreation Technician supports the Operations Supervisor of Facilities & Equipment and the Associate Director of Operations in the day-to-day operations of the fitness, recreation, pool, and facility operations. The Lead Recreation Technician performs routine and non-routine complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge, prior relevant experience, and considerable independent judgment and decision-making. Must be available to attend all mandatory department wide and position specific trainings.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Assists in maintaining fitness equipment functionality and operation
• Assist with development and implementation of equipment preventative maintenance and technical operational strategies
• Assists in the supervision, recruitment and training of team members
• Assists with recreation equipment maintenance scheduling to include, but not limited to, repairing/replacing all sporting nets, maintaining equipment holders, storage devices, and divider curtains
• Assists with basic fitness equipment maintenance scheduling to include, but not limited to, preventative care and small repairs for cardio, sectorized, and strength equipment 
• Assists with scheduling pool maintenance to include, but not limited to, pool vacuuming, conducting/monitoring daily equipment and pool chemistry checks, and advanced troubleshooting
• Assist with scheduling technical equipment maintenance to include, but not limited to, lockers, key management system, minor fixture repairs, facility turnstiles and large appliances (washer, dryer, dishwasher etc.)
• Assists with facilitating the BRIC’s day-to-day operations
• Assists in the management, development, and implementation of various software platforms
• Adheres to all organization, local, state, and national industry standard operating procedures and safety protocols
• Assists in the management of electronically collected data
• Assist in leading and attend department wide and position specific meetings and trainings. 
• Assist in assigning work in maintenance management software(s) 
• Assist in reviewing and updating area standard operating procedures
• Assist with procurement of supplies, equipment and services and tracking expenditures for the area
• Evaluates facility, programs, and process efficiencies
• Prepares and presents facility, programs, and process reports and trends
• Enforces rules and regulations regarding BRIC use
• Presents a professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service
• Reports basic facility maintenance and custodial needs 
• Completes appropriate activity logs and reports
• Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Administering Emergency Oxygen Certifications (provided by and must be completed within 30 days of employment)
• National Swimming Pool Foundation Pool Operator Certification (provided by and must be completed within 30 days of employment)
• Experience working with fitness equipment maintenance and repair preferred
• Experience working with equipment preferably within a sports, fitness, recreation, or university programming environment preferred
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain professional work conduct
• Ability to make independent decisions and make recommendations
• Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively and work productively without close supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population and campus community
• Ability to operate a computer workstation using word processing, spreadsheet, and other computer applications in use
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check (including a criminal records check)
• Must be able to pass an initial and annual fit test and Pulmonary Function Test for a respirator mask based on OSHA laws and compliance standards (facial hair must not interfere with seal of mask) and complete initial and annual respirator training 

POSITION SENSITIVITY

Based on the duties and responsibilities of this position, this position has been designated to be a sensitive position with access to sensitive data.  A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position.  

BACKGROUND CHECK

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY 

Employment with ASI is open to any Cal Poly Pomona student who is eligible to work and has the legal right to work in the United States. In addition, student employees must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 units (undergraduate) and 4.0 units (graduate), international student employees must be enrolled in a minimum of 12.0 units (undergraduate) and 6.0 units (graduate) at the end of the add-drop period. Student employees are required to have a minimum overall and Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.0 and be in good academic standing with the University. Individuals enrolled only in Extended University are not eligible for hire. Exceptions to the unit load requirement are allowed during the summer term and for students who have applied for graduation for the current term. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear; manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and verbal communication; use of office equipment:  telephones, calculator, copier and fax; use of basic tools, including, but not limited to, ladder, screwdriver, pliers, hammer, wrench, and small power tools. Must be able to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 50 pounds.

Position subject to an occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Annual bloodborne pathogen training is required. The initial training must be completed before the employee is assigned duties that may result in exposure to blood or bodily fluids. Hepatitis B vaccination will be offered after the training. May be exposed to hazardous airborne containments; must wear a respirator to maintain appropriate chemical levels at the BRIC pool. 

MANDATED REPORTING REQUIREMENT 

In compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and the CSU Executive Order 1083, each ASI employee is designated as a mandated reporter and is required to sign an Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect. 

SYSTEMWIDE SMOKE AND TOBACCO FREE ENVIRONMENT EO 1108: 

Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Please refer to the link below for policy information.http://www.calstate.edu/EO/EO-1108.html 

COVID-19 VACCINATION

CSU, along with Associated Students Inc., strongly recommends all staff who are physically accessing campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest.