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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 Technician
Requisition Number
H00111P
Position Category
Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
Up to 20 hours a week
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate
$ 12.25
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function
Position Title: Outdoor Program Rental Technician
OP Rental Technician will be primarily responsible for checking-out, checking-in, inspecting, cleaning and maintenance of outdoor equipment, and registration of participants for adventure programs. Candidates must have a strong interest in outdoor recreation, experience working with outdoor equipment, the ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly, and great customer service.
**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.
OP Rental Technician will be primarily responsible for checking-out, checking-in, inspecting, cleaning and maintenance of outdoor equipment, and registration of participants for adventure programs. Candidates must have a strong interest in outdoor recreation, experience working with outdoor equipment, the ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly, and great customer service.
**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.
Required Qualifications
General knowledge of outdoor equipment and its use.
CPR/AED and Standard First Aid Certification is required for working at the OP. Newly hired employees can take a CPR certification course through the Department of Campus Recreation.
Ability to lift 50 pounds
CPR/AED and Standard First Aid Certification is required for working at the OP. Newly hired employees can take a CPR certification course through the Department of Campus Recreation.
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications
Seeking applicants who can:
Provide excellent customer service at all times.
Maintain a professional and attentive presence.
Equipment reservation, rental, inspection, and maintenance.
Maintain current CPR and First-aid certifications.
Attend mandatory monthly meetings, orientations, and staff development workshops.
Assist customers with the loading and unloading of equipment to and from vehicles.
Read, understand, and abide by all employee policies and procedures as stated in the Outdoor Program employee policy and procedures manual.
Assist with maintenance and cleanliness of the Outdoor Program
Register participants for adventure programs, clinics, and/or workshops.
Provide customers with information about locations and suggestions for outdoor recreation.
Provide general instructions on the use of outdoor equipment.
Follow emergency care procedures in the event of an injury or emergency.
Perform other duties as specified by the Outdoor Program Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and/or Rental Manager.
Be knowledgeable of Campus Recreation programs and services so that you can be an ambassador of Campus Recreation.
Preference will be given to those that have Federal Work Study status. If you are unsure if you are eligible for the Federal Work Study program, contact the Financial Aid office at 801-626-6585.
Provide excellent customer service at all times.
Maintain a professional and attentive presence.
Equipment reservation, rental, inspection, and maintenance.
Maintain current CPR and First-aid certifications.
Attend mandatory monthly meetings, orientations, and staff development workshops.
Assist customers with the loading and unloading of equipment to and from vehicles.
Read, understand, and abide by all employee policies and procedures as stated in the Outdoor Program employee policy and procedures manual.
Assist with maintenance and cleanliness of the Outdoor Program
Register participants for adventure programs, clinics, and/or workshops.
Provide customers with information about locations and suggestions for outdoor recreation.
Provide general instructions on the use of outdoor equipment.
Follow emergency care procedures in the event of an injury or emergency.
Perform other duties as specified by the Outdoor Program Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and/or Rental Manager.
Be knowledgeable of Campus Recreation programs and services so that you can be an ambassador of Campus Recreation.
Preference will be given to those that have Federal Work Study status. If you are unsure if you are eligible for the Federal Work Study program, contact the Financial Aid office at 801-626-6585.
Background Check?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
12/05/2025
Review Date
12/07/2025
Job Close Date
12/05/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/3768
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.
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 body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., 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. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , 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 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 hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. , 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. , The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
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