About the role#
The Park Portable Equipment Center & Services (PPECS) team hires student assistants to manage the circulation and maintenance of media equipment. This role supports faculty and students by ensuring gear is ready for classroom use and project work. You will work on-site to handle equipment logistics and maintain inventory standards.
What you'll do#
- Inspect portable equipment during checkout and return to ensure all items are present and functional.
- Check the database at the start of each shift to identify upcoming reservations and late equipment.
- Prioritize faculty reservations for classroom support.
- Prepare equipment reservations up to 24 hours in advance.
- Monitor the returns screen and send notices for overdue items.
- Verify that equipment numbers on carts match reservation records.
- Perform shelf inspections during downtime by checking kit contents against database lists.
- Remove damaged items from service, report issues to supervisors, and coordinate repairs.
What you'll need#
- Strong attention to detail when verifying equipment numbers and kit contents.
- Ability to perform thorough equipment inspections.
- Experience using database reservation systems.
- Ability to follow procedures for equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Location & details#
- Location: Ithaca, New York.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $16 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About Ithaca College
Ithaca College is a private liberal arts institution based in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1892 as a music conservatory, the college now offers over 90 majors and 70 minors across five schools. It maintains a residential campus environment for a student body supported by approximately 2,881 employees. The institution emphasizes a combination of academic theory and practical performance.
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