Assistant Equipment Manager (ATH PROFL 3 BYA)

Under guidance of the Assistant Athletics Director-Equipment Room Operations, provide support services in the day-to-day activities of a 25- sport operation out of Hickey Gym and the Pavilion Arena. Serve the student-athletes, head and assistant coaches, and staff of assigned sports.Perform equipment, apparel, laundry, and locker room operations for the equipment rooms. Provide proper care, maintenance and laundry service for assigned Intercollegiate Athletic teams.

Apply By Date September 23, 2026 at 11:59pm, PST

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Equipment operations experience working in Division I Athletics and/or professional sports.
• Experience performing general repairs and maintenance on a wide variety of athletic apparel and equipment.
• Computer skills to utilize various programs and software for word processing, spreadsheets, and equipment inventory on a Macintosh and/or a PC.
• Organizational and time management skills; attention to detail.Interpersonal customer service, oral and written communication skills to work effectively and establish cooperative working relationships with persons from diverse backgrounds and at various organizational levels within and outside the University.
• Ability to maintain composure a high-energy environment; problem solving skills; effective listener.

Preferred Qualifications

• Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) certified or cert
• Prior experience in ordering through an all-school apparel agreement.
• Knowledge (or experience) and skills to properly fit with measuring techniques student-athletes for protective equipment.
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Knowledge of how to operate industrial laundry equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Equipment Room Operations
• 40% - Order/ Maintain Inventory

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $46,500/annually - $47,500/annually; commensurate with education and experience.
• Salary Frequency: Annually
• UC Job Title: ATH PROFL 3 BYA
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Contract
• Percentage of Time: 100% - Variable
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Location: Davis, CA.
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

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• UC pays for and coverage for you and your family
• for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including , , , , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• , , and for eligible employees
• and Family Care discounts and resources
• to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• and for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Never 0 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Never 0 Hours
• Twisting - Never 0 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

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Work overtime, occasional evenings and/or weekends on short notice. Work occasional varied lunch hour.

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• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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