Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Classification: Trades/Maintenance Worker 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $16.94 - $22.40 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
April 1, 2025; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.
Department Summary
The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 280 employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.
Position Summary
This position will provide general maintenance and set-up of a multi-purpose athletic and entertainment facility managed by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Duties will include the set-up and general maintenance of Hayward Field in the staging of athletic events, presentations and other events.
The person in this position will assist trades employees with their work by doing such tasks as basic carpentry and plumbing. This position will operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment to unload shipments and to move items around the facility. This position will require the physical ability to walk, lift up to 75 pounds and lift 50 pounds overhead. This person will stoop, bend, twist, and perform repetitious movements throughout a large facility.
Minimum Requirements
• One year of general building maintenance experience in one or more of the
following trade areas:
carpentry, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, and welding.
Professional Competencies
• Ability to perform major duties and operate necessary equipment as outlined in this posting.
• Ability to interface and work effectively in a team environment with co-workers, customers, vendors and university staff, focusing on customer service.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate clearly and adapt messages effectively to individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision and willingness to work as part of a team when necessary.
• Ability to prioritize work duties and adapt to requests from Hayward occupants.
• Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and in catwalks.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and various types of maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow complex directions from supervisor.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in routine situations.
• Ability to walk, lift up to 75 lbs. and 50 lbs. overhead, stoop, bend, twist, climb stairs and perform repetitious movements throughout a large facility.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience performing maintenance in a public facing facility.
• Experience in athletic facility setting.
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
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