Lead Recreation Technician PTS

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. (ASI) employs student-focused professionals with equity-mindsets. Established in 1963, ASI is a non-profit corporation led by a 14-member board of elected student leaders. ASI is an auxiliary organization authorized by the California State University Board of Trustees to perform Student Life functions for Cal Poly Pomona students. ASI provides opportunities for student engagement, student leadership and employment, and a multitude of Student Life programs and services e.g., recreation and wellbeing, student union and activities, student government, clubs and organizations, food pantry, and childcare. The administrative and student support areas of ASI include human resources, financial services, information technology, facilities management, and marketing. ASI employs approximately 500 part-time students and 60 full-time staff members. ASI accepts the responsibility for conscientiously managing mandatory student fees and state-owned facilities: $18M annual operating budget, $5M annual debt service, approximately $24M in reserves, and 294,253 square feet of student space (student union, recreation center, and pool). ASI is in the Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs with a dashed reporting line to Administrative Affairs. ASI serves the entire campus population, including over 28,000 students.

As an evolving learning organization, ASI is human-centered and strives to live its values of care and growth. The purpose of ASI is to transform lives, and its vision will be co-developed through the teamwork of staff. With a commitment to learning, continuous improvement, and innovation, ASI is looking for a dynamic team member who supports team learning, co-creation, radical candor, psychological safety, growth mindset, and lives out equity, diversity, and inclusion practices.

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

• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Administering Emergency Oxygen, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications required within 30 days of hire (Training provided by ASI)
• Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) certification required at hire
• 6-12 months of leadership experience required
• 3-6 months of experience working with tools & troubleshooting equipment required
• 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)

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