State of Washington Classified Job Specification
SPORTS EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
Definition
Under general supervision of the equipment manager, or equivalent, maintain, re¬pair, fit, issue, and receive athletic equipment and garments.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions in this class are distinguished by repair, maintenance, and inventory responsibilities under direction of an Equipment Manager within a large varsity athletic unit or recreational facility for fittings and major/minor repair and maintenance of athletic equipment and garments.
Typical Work
Inspect, modify, repair, and maintain athletic equipment and clothing including sewing, riveting, painting, stringing, etc;
Fit athletes with uniforms and equipment; issue and receive equipment;
Maintain required health, safety, and security practices in locker room and games areas; maintain records of equipment purchases and utilization;
Assist in training of student managers in equipment maintenance and account¬ability;
May operate spotting tables, washers, extractors, and dryers to launder soiled clothing and equipment; use correct procedures to include proper water and steam temperatures, and correct types and amounts of soaps and bleaches in washing and drying athletic garments as necessary;
Assign and maintain lockers for athletes;
Perform related duties as required.
Fit athletes with uniforms and equipment; issue and receive equipment;
Maintain required health, safety, and security practices in locker room and games areas; maintain records of equipment purchases and utilization;
Assist in training of student managers in equipment maintenance and account¬ability;
May operate spotting tables, washers, extractors, and dryers to launder soiled clothing and equipment; use correct procedures to include proper water and steam temperatures, and correct types and amounts of soaps and bleaches in washing and drying athletic garments as necessary;
Assign and maintain lockers for athletes;
Perform related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
High School graduation and two years of full-time experience; or vocational school education in equipment repair and maintenance. Six months of additional experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
Examination Requirements
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A job element examination (including written, E & T and oral components) scored on the basis of job related experience, training, skill, ability, and other elements which are established through job analysis.
Class Specification History
New Class: 1-18-74
Revised new class code: (formerly 4169) effective July 1, 2007.
Base range salary adjustment adopted 6/30/2017, effective 7/1/2017.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revised new class code: (formerly 4169) effective July 1, 2007.
Base range salary adjustment adopted 6/30/2017, effective 7/1/2017.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
