Assistant Equipment Manager

Orono, ME, United States (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 2401
  
• Job Category Events/Activities
  
• Posting Date 02/25/2026, 07:16 PM
  
• Locations College Avenue, Orono, ME, 04469, US (On-site)
  
• Business Unit University of Maine
  
• Grade Professional Salaried grade 01
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  
• Regular or Temporary Regular
  
• Department UM Athletics Operations
  
• Bargaining Unit Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (UMPSA)
  
• Job Type Fixed Length
  

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Assistant Equipment Manager

Orono, ME, United States (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 2401
  
• Job Category Events/Activities
  
• Posting Date 02/25/2026, 07:16 PM
  
• Locations College Avenue, Orono, ME, 04469, US (On-site)
  
• Business Unit University of Maine
  
• Grade Professional Salaried grade 01
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  
• Regular or Temporary Regular
  
• Department UM Athletics Operations
  
• Bargaining Unit Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (UMPSA)
  
• Job Type Fixed Length
  

Job Description

The Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager is the primary point of contact for the UMaine Football program, overseeing all operations relating to the purchasing, fitting, issuing, and maintenance of athletic equipment. Typical hiring salary for this position is $45,300.00 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Updates and enforces Equipment Room policies and procedures to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Submit all requisitions for equipment purchases requested by coaches of the assigned sports. This includes research of the equipment in need.
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery and receiving of equipment from vendors.
• Organize and oversee the distribution and collection of equipment before and after every sport season of assigned sports.  Ensure the proper and safe fitting of equipment for student-athletes.  Maintain student-athlete issue and billing records.
• Create, organize, and maintain procedures for game day to include equipment and uniforms for both home and away practices and games.
• Create, organize, and maintain a detailed equipment inventory of the assigned sports.  Ensure that adequate and appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
• Repair and maintain equipment as needed.  
• Coordinate daily laundry schedules for the sports teams, primarily the football program.
• Assign lockers and oversee organization and maintenance of assigned sports locker rooms.
• Assist Head Athletic Equipment Manager with duties including, but not limited to, laundry services, routine equipment maintenance, fitting of protective equipment, ordering, inventory, and distribution of athletic equipment and apparel.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned by the Head Equipment Manager.

Job Description

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.• Demonstrated successful experience in purchasing and inventory management required.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards for exposure control of Blood borne pathogens.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required.
• Excellent organization and written skills required.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe and appropriate operation, maintenance, and repair of sewing machines, power tools, industrial washing machines, dryers and other sports-related equipment is required.
• Over two years of equipment management experience with a Division I FBS / FCS or Professional Football program is required.
• Experience with CoachComm or similar game day communications.
• Experience with CoachComm or similar game day communications devices is required.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative and to manage multiple tasks and deadlines are required.
• Ability to lift 20 – 30 lbs. frequently and 80 – 100 lbs. Infrequently.
• Ability to travel, normally requiring a valid driver's license.

Preferred:

• Experience with Teamworks Inventory Management or other inventory systems is preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Successful supervisory experience preferred
   

Other Information:

 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

 

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.) a resume/curriculum vitae  
 

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

 

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.  
 

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on March 12, 2026.
 

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

 

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

 

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.

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