Assistant Equipment Manager

Overview

Job ID
37629849

Category
Athletics

Organization
UCR Intercollegiate Athletics

Department
Facilities and Equipment

Location
Main Campus - UCR

Salary

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Overview

Job ID
37629849

Category
Athletics

Organization
UCR Intercollegiate Athletics

Department
Facilities and Equipment

Location
Main Campus - UCR

Salary
$55,729 - $76,463

Date Posted
November 5, 2026

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Schedule
Varies

Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision
General Supervision

Personnel Program Code
Professional & Support Staff

Other Information
Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Assistant Equipment Manager is responsible for issuing, laundering, repairing, maintaining, and inventorying athletic uniforms, apparel, footwear, and equipment for 17 Division I sports in Intercollegiate Athletics at UC Riverside. Responsibilities include monitoring orders, receiving and inspecting incoming shipments, keeping accurate inventory records, and ensuring strict compliance with NCAA, Big West Conference, and university regulations. The role delivers exceptional customer service to coaches, staff, and the campus community while providing event support for contests, setting up venues, lining fields, maintaining clean facilities, and assisting with general facility needs. The full salary range for the Assistant Equipment Manager is $55,728.72 - $76,462.56 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $65,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience

Required

Experience Requirements

| Experience | Requirement | | --- | --- | | 2 - 4 Years of related experience | Preferred |

Special Conditions

| Special Condition | Requirement | | --- | --- | | Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |

Minimum Requirements

| Experience with and knowledge of proper methods and procedures to operate commercial laundry equipment. | | Knowledge of various chemicals and detergents to adequately clean apparel and protect from shrinkage, discoloration, and damage. | | Knowledge and skill in operating a personal computer and current software. Basic knowledge of inventory control procedures. | | Excellent communication skills, including tact and diplomacy, and skill in communicating effectively in the English language both orally and in writing. | | Skill in understanding and following oral and written instructions. | | Able to listen, anticipate, and respond appropriately and proactively to customer needs. | | Able to appropriately interpret and relate department policies and procedures | | Skill in working as part of a team; collaborating with colleagues. | | Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships. | | Ability to work effectively in a strong service environment under pressure subject to constantly changing priorities. | | Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. by hand, cart, or hand truck. | | Demonstrate commitment to complying with NCAA, Big West and department policy and procedures. | | Skill in listening, anticipating, and responding appropriately and proactively to customer needs. | | Skill in accurate record keeping and strict attention to detail. | | Skill in organizing tasks, documents, and materials with efficiency and accuracy. |

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

General Information

Job Title
STOREKEEPER

Job Code
005064

Grade

Department Head
Gregory Paules

Supervisor
Joseph Erbland

Department Custom Scope

The Assistant Equipment Manager is responsible for issuing, laundering, repairing, maintaining, and inventorying athletic uniforms, apparel, footwear, and equipment for 17 Division I sports in Intercollegiate Athletics at UC Riverside. Responsibilities include monitoring orders, receiving and inspecting incoming shipments, keeping accurate inventory records, and ensuring strict compliance with NCAA, Big West Conference, and university regulations. The role delivers exceptional customer service to coaches, staff, and the campus community while providing event support for contests, setting up venues, lining fields, maintaining clean facilities, and assisting with general facility needs.

Key Responsibilities

| Description | Percent Time | | --- | --- | | STORES OPERATIONS - Responsible for issuing, laundering, repairing, and maintaining athletic uniforms, apparel, footwear, and equipment. Operate laundry equipment to maintain uniforms, apparel, and towels in clean and sanitary condition. Wash, fold, shelve, and inventory items in an organized and rapid manner. Responsible for locker rooms and team rooms. Assign locks & lockers, issue towels and equipment to student-athletes, and staff. | 40% | | Customer Service - Maintain and develop good customer relations and service with the campus community. Maintain and develop communication, cooperation and service between the Equipment room and coaches and staff. Handle complaints and concerns in a positive and professional manner. Notify manager of customer criticism, complaints, and suggestions for improvement. | 15% | | Inventory - Maintain inventory controls via designated equipment software. Operate within an atmosphere of compliance and integrity, and within the scope and intent of NCAA, Big West Conference, and university regulations. Compliance-related activities and paperwork must be accomplished and/or submitted in a complete and timely manner. Maintain current, accurate and organized records and files (computerized and physical) for operation activity on annual and historical basis. | 15% | | Place orders. Monitor all orders; obtain return authorizations for defective or incorrect-sized items. Maintain paperwork and files. Receive and inspect all incoming shipments. Accurately account for all cartons in shipment. Unpack and verify items against the PO. Inspect items for quality and condition. Inventory, label and shelve items. Deliver to appropriate Athletic personnel. | 15% | | Facility, Equipment, and Special Events - Perform assignments as needed for Athletic contests and events such as games, track meets, departmental special events (such as golf tournaments and banquets), and facility rentals. Assist in game management duties to include: setting up locker rooms; moving equipment, uniforms, and towels to and from venue; Monitor and maintain fields, courts and team benches. Assist Game Manager with oversight of ball persons at volleyball and basketball games. Responsible for the accurate measurement and lining of Softball field to conform to NCAA Division I requirements. Clean and maintain equipment room and laundry room. Assist with facility related needs as requested, including submittal of Facilites Services request tickets. | 10% | | Other duties as assigned | 5% |

Working Environment

Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used done washing/drying machine

done Sewing machine

done power and hand tools

done Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements done Bend: Frequently

done Sit: Frequently

done Squat: Occasionally

done Stand: Constantly

done Crawl: Occasionally

done Walk: Constantly

done Climb: Occasionally

Mental Requirements done Read/Comprehend: Frequently

done Write: Frequently

done Perform Calculations: Frequently

done Communicate Orally: Constantly

done Reason & Analyze: Frequently

Environmental Requirements done Is exposed to excessive noise: Yes

clear Is around moving machinery: No

done Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: Yes

clear Drives motorized equipment: No

clear Works in confined quarters: No

done Dust: Yes

clear Fumes: No

Critical Position done Yes

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