Locker Room Attendant

Department

CSL ATH: Equipment Room and Scheduling

About the Department

The University of Chicago is one of the nation's leading institutions of higher education and research. Campus and Student Life (CSL) is comprised of 20 departments that serve the University's 15,000 college, graduate, and professional school students, as well as the campus community more broadly. CSL is importantly charged with the dual task of supporting all students in the University, graduate and undergraduate, and managing multiple campus departments and services that serve the entire campus community. CSL's programs and services focus on supporting student academic success, providing opportunities for personal growth and leadership development, developing community and engagement through the residential housing and dining program, and in areas such as artistic expression, community service, spiritual exploration, and athletic competition. The University of Chicago community includes approximately 5,600 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate, professional, and other students and there are over 300 recognized student organizations working together to create a vibrant and dynamic student life. The University of Chicago is a member of the University Athletic Association and the NCAA (Division III). The University sponsors 20 varsity sports. The Department of Athletics & Recreation maintains an environment that supports the student athletes' commitment to thriving academically and athletically. A diverse, challenging athletic program supplements the rigorous academic curriculum. The lessons learned through athletic endeavors represent an invaluable part of the nonacademic aspects of a holistic education. Achieving this goal is based on a commitment to excellence.

Job Information

Job Summary:

Performs all laundry duties associated with the operation of the Physical Education and Athletics Department.  Distributes apparel and other associated items to student-athletes, coaches and staff.  Performs basic cleaning duties associated with the assignment of lockers, cubbies and locks for student-athletes, coaches, staff and patrons.  Performs record keeping associated with the management of the Equipment and Locker Rooms.

Responsibilities:

• Cares for the apparel and related items associated with the varsity athletic teams (practice clothing, game uniforms, warm-ups, travel bags, laundry bags, etc.) as well as coach/staff game and workout apparel, intramural pinnies and referee shirts, event staff shirts, VCA shirts, Athletic Aide shirts, etc.;  collects, washes, dries, folds, stores, etc.

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Department

CSL ATH: Equipment Room and Scheduling

About the Department

The University of Chicago is one of the nation's leading institutions of higher education and research. Campus and Student Life (CSL) is comprised of 20 departments that serve the University's 15,000 college, graduate, and professional school students, as well as the campus community more broadly. CSL is importantly charged with the dual task of supporting all students in the University, graduate and undergraduate, and managing multiple campus departments and services that serve the entire campus community. CSL's programs and services focus on supporting student academic success, providing opportunities for personal growth and leadership development, developing community and engagement through the residential housing and dining program, and in areas such as artistic expression, community service, spiritual exploration, and athletic competition. The University of Chicago community includes approximately 5,600 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate, professional, and other students and there are over 300 recognized student organizations working together to create a vibrant and dynamic student life. The University of Chicago is a member of the University Athletic Association and the NCAA (Division III). The University sponsors 20 varsity sports. The Department of Athletics & Recreation maintains an environment that supports the student athletes' commitment to thriving academically and athletically. A diverse, challenging athletic program supplements the rigorous academic curriculum. The lessons learned through athletic endeavors represent an invaluable part of the nonacademic aspects of a holistic education. Achieving this goal is based on a commitment to excellence.

Job Information

Job Summary:

Performs all laundry duties associated with the operation of the Physical Education and Athletics Department.  Distributes apparel and other associated items to student-athletes, coaches and staff.  Performs basic cleaning duties associated with the assignment of lockers, cubbies and locks for student-athletes, coaches, staff and patrons.  Performs record keeping associated with the management of the Equipment and Locker Rooms.

Responsibilities:

• Cares for the apparel and related items associated with the varsity athletic teams (practice clothing, game uniforms, warm-ups, travel bags, laundry bags, etc.) as well as coach/staff game and workout apparel, intramural pinnies and referee shirts, event staff shirts, VCA shirts, Athletic Aide shirts, etc.;  collects, washes, dries, folds, stores, etc.

• Cares for all towels associated with the operation of the Physical Education and Athletics Department; washes, dries, folds, stores, transports, etc.

• Collects and distributes apparel to varsity athletic teams via the cubby locker system, by handing out laundry bags, or bringing them to specific locker rooms as directed.

• Issues and records locker combinations and locker numbers to student- athletes, coaches and staff; creates lock combination brass tags.  Records locker combinations and locker numbers for patrons; creates lock combination brass tags.

• Cleans out all lockers within the Physical Education and Athletics Department (student-athlete, coach, staff and patron lockers) as requested; this includes bagging, labeling and storing items left in lockers as well as cleaning out the locker itself.

• Issues towels, locks and related items to visiting athletic teams; collects, washes, dries, folds, and transports visiting team practice and game gear as requested.

• Cares for shower curtains in all locker room areas – removes, washes, dries, folds, stores, and hangs shower curtains.

• Maintains consistent and accurate records – this includes records of items issued and received, inventory records, and locker, cubby and lock assignment records.

• Performs basic daily care of the laundry equipment – cleans lint traps, washes machines inside and out, changes filters, dusts behind machines, cleans drains, etc.  Changes out large, heavy laundry detergent barrels as needed.

• Maintains an organized system of storage within the Equipment Rooms and related storage areas.

• Communicates needs in terms of maintaining adequate apparel, towel and shower curtain inventories, laundry chemicals supplies, laundry equipment problems, locker maintenance issues, etc.

• Properly secures the Equipment Room and related storage areas when not present.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Must be able to read and write.

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

• Must be able to perform basic record keeping.

• Must be capable of communicating effectively with supervisor, students, staff, faculty and the public.

• Strong verbal and written communication required.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments concurrently required. 

Additional Responsibilities

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Two years of experience in Athletic Equipment Room or Fitness Center required.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Candidate should be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.  

• Have strong time management skills, oral and written communication skills, and organizational skills.  

• Must be able to perform basic record keeping.

• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Knowledge of athletic equipment care and maintenance techniques.  

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• This position will work from 1:00 pm –9:00 pm shift (Monday–Friday, with overtime opportunities at the department’s discretion) (9 am – 5:30 pm during summers and interims).

• Must be physically able to perform duties involving standing for long periods of time, walking quickly and repetitively in all weather conditions between buildings, bending,  reaching, lifting overhead up to 25 lbs., climbing step stools, step ladders and stairs, etc.

• Must be capable of working within a laundry room setting throughout the day which involves working in high room temperatures, consistent laundry machine noise, exposure to laundry chemicals, exposure to dust, etc.

• Significant overtime is required (especially on weekends).

Pay Range:

• $19.05 hourly rate

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Benefit Eligibility ​

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Range

$19.05

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Union

042 - Local 73, S.E.I.U. Skilled Trades - Real Estate Operations

Job is Exempt

No

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Date

2025-09-17

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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