Position Details

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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title
Outdoor Program Rental Center Specialist

Requisition Number
H00704P

Position Category
Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week
10-15

Months per year
12

Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate
$ 13.25

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Outdoor Program (OP) Rental Center Specialist will serve as a rental technician with specific increased responsibilities. This position requires previous experience (two full seasons) working for the Outdoor Program in the Rental Technician position. The Specialist will serve as a shift lead for all Rental Center shifts during hours of operation. As shift lead, this person will be responsible for overseeing and directing logistics, customer service, large/specific rental orders, and mentoring new staff. This position will include increased decision-making and training responsibilities, including working closely with OP professional staff and student managers for running seasonal and bi-monthly trainings as needed. This position is expected to help improve efficiency and effectiveness at the program. As such, specialists will be expected to take initiative in improving the program by presenting ideas and projects to managers/coordinators, and to work towards implementing those specific projects. Individuals in this position are expected to be experienced with outdoor recreational equipment, to be self-motivated, and to have an expressed desire to contribute to the mission of the program. Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year experience at the OP, a desire to learn and expand skills related to their duties as a specialist, a desire to mentor and assist new staff, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and great customer service skills.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year minimum in the position of Rental Technician at the Outdoor Program
• Atomic/Salomon Binding Technician Certification
• Red Cross CPR and First-Aid for the Professional Rescuer certified
• Experience using, maintaining and repairing a variety of outdoor equipment
• Familiarity with the OP Rental shop policies and procedures
• Personal interest in the outdoor recreation industry
• Ability to work on independent projects and take initiative
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and make decisions based on experience and strong judgement
• Ability to supplement learning experience with individual research and application
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and priorities
• Desire to grow in a leadership capacity and serve as a mentor
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to stand or be on your feet for extended periods of time

Preferred Qualifications

Background Check?
Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date
08/07/2023

Review Date
08/09/2023

Job Close Date
08/07/2024

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/8473

Notes to Applicant

To apply, complete the online application.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position
Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, (i.e. lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm's reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic. , Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. , The worker is subject to outside environmental changes. No effective protection from the weather. , The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Website
• Other

* How long have you worked for the Outdoor Program?
(Open Ended Question)

* In what ways will your previous experience allow you to excel in this position?
(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Optional Documents