CareerPlan

Equipment Room Specialist

Chicago, IL, USFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Supports daily operations of the Department of Athletics & Recreation through care, maintenance, distribution, and inventory management of athletic apparel, towels, equipment, and related supplies.

Role type

Equipment Room Specialist

Builds

Athletic apparel, towels, equipment, and related supplies for student-athletes, coaches, staff, patrons, visiting teams, and departmental programs.

Domain

Higher Education Athletics

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

laundry operations, locker management, inventory control, basic equipment maintenance, recordkeeping, facility setup/breakdown

Preferred skills

knowledge of athletic equipment care and maintenance techniques

Technologies

Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

Responsibilities

Perform laundry operations including collection, washing, drying, folding, storage, transportation, and distribution of athletic apparel and towels; distribute, collect, organize, and maintain athletic apparel, towels, equipment, and related supplies; manage locker, cubby, and lock assignments including issuing numbers and combinations; clean and prepare lockers by removing, bagging, labeling, and storing personal belongings; maintain accurate records related to apparel, equipment, inventory, and locker assignments; perform basic daily care and maintenance of laundry equipment; maintain cleanliness, organization, and security of equipment rooms, locker rooms, and laundry facilities; assist with maintenance, preparation, setup, breakdown, and operational readiness of athletic facilities and equipment.

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC