Aquatic Center - Facilities Assistant

Job description

The Aquatic Center's purpose is to provide high quality boating and safety programs through education, recreation and competition; and to bring regional and national recognition to Associated Students Inc., and Sacramento State, increasing the value of the students degree. The Sacramento State Aquatic Center is a proud program of Associated Students, Inc. The Aquatic Center is a National Boating Instruction Safety Center located on beautiful Lake Natoma. The Aquatic Center offers a variety of classes, camps, facility reservations, team building, youth groups and equipment rentals. We are open to the general public. The Aquatic Center offers the following activities: Sailing, Windsurfing, Standup Paddling, Kayaking, Canoeing, Outrigger Canoeing, Rowing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, and Jet Skiing. SUMMARY: The Facilities Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the Facilities Supervisor in the overall maintenance and repair of the Aquatic Center facility and equipment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager, perform routine maintenance for the physical plant of the Center and equipment meeting all established deadlines. Immediately respond to emergency repair needs. • Regularly review and complete comprehensive repair log as required. Prioritize and complete repairs. • Inventory tools and equipment utilized for maintenance ensuring they are in good working order. Make recommendations for equipment replacement to Facilities Manager as needed. • Provide support to Aquatic Center special events as required. This requires overtime. • Other duties may be assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES • Exceptional customer service skills • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, employees and public • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to follow oral and written instructions • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with campus constituencies to serve a diverse customer population MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • General carpentry skills • Ability to appropriately use power tools and hand tools (i.e. hammer, screwdriver, wrench, saw) • First Aid and C.P.R. certification (must have acquired certification within six months of hire), CA Boater Card • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds • Ability to climb up to approximately 50 feet above the ground (with safety equipment) • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and be prepared for both heat and cold • Walking and climbing; lifting and carrying heavy objects; bending and stooping continually and for extended periods of time PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Ability to maintain a Class B driver’s license and meet ASI driving criteria • General knowledge of boat maintenance • Knowledge of windows-based personal computers – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook All Aquatic Center Staff must sign a Code of Conduct and Dress Code Agreement “you’ll enjoy the experience” #LakeLife BACKGROUND CHECK A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily after the candidate is offered a position with Associated Students, Inc. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students, Inc. employees who apply for the position. Associated Students is a nonprofit corporation and an auxiliary organization of California State University, Sacramento providing a wide range of programs and services to the students of CSUS. Therefore, ASI employees are not state employees. EEO Associated Student Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Statement In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Sacramento has made crime statistics available on-line at