Student Assistant - Facility Technician

Fitness Equipment Technician

Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains all fitness equipment including spin bikes, treadmills, ellipticals, weight equipment, free weights, and other fitness equipment, as directed to ensure the safety of all equipment users.

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled part-time or full-time student at UWG in a minimum of 6 credit hours. American Red Cross certified First Aid/CPR/AED, or must obtain within one month of hire. Must commit to 10-15 hrs/wk Working knowledge of the use of fitness equipment and basic maintenance Applicants are required to have and consistently obtain at least a 2.5 GPA Ability to effectively function in a collaborative team environment Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office applications Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions Must be able to lift items weighing up to 75lbs

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in maintenance highly preferred

Required Documents to Attach

Resume Cover Letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of hand tools used in electrical and mechanical repair; familiarity with the characteristics, terms and operation of electrical and mechanical equipment. Ability to learn simple repair and servicing equipment. Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position: Mechanical aptitude: ability to follow written and oral directions; General knowledge of hand tools and their common uses in equipment repair: Manual dexterity for handling equipment parts.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

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