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Equipment Maintenance Specialist

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

USD 15.05-19.5 / hour
Posted on Jan 19, 2026
Position Information
Job Title Equipment Maintenance Specialist
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100%
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $19.50 (Standard); $19.00 (Non-Urban); $20.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill four part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Equipment Maintenance Specialist positions for Recreational Sports at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Equipment Maintenance Staff is responsible for the exercise equipment and preventative maintenance program at the Department of Recreational Sports. This position assists with equipment troubleshooting and repairs. This is a demanding, high-volume position with an emphasis on safety, problem solving, and positive communication skills.

Our Values in Action
As a student employee, you play a vital role in bringing our mission and values to life. We expect every team member to embody the following values in their work:
  • We Care About People: Treat all patrons and colleagues with kindness, courtesy and inclusion.
  • We Are Solution-Oriented: Identify and implement solutions that enhance the member and employee experience. Address conflict in a positive, calm and solution-focused manner.
  • We Are Stewards: Use resources responsibly and ethically while working efficiently.
  • We Are Innovative: Pioneer programs, services and facilities that serve as catalysts for student success. Create space to encourage, share and evolve new ideas.
  • We Are Educators: Foster environments where learning and personal growth thrive for both participants and staff. Grant others the same good intentions you grant yourself.
  • We Extend Respect & Build Trust: Communicate with clarity, transparency and integrity, fostering trust across our community.
Every action rooted in our mission and values strengthens our team and makes Recreational Sports a place where everyone belongs, grows and thrives.

We create engaging environments for student growth and success. We inspire healthy living by providing quality recreational and educational opportunities for the Oregon State University community.

Anticipated Hourly Rate: $17.30
Transferable Skill Development
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Leadership
Position Duties
  • Collaborating with a diverse team, successfully evaluate, plan, manage, document, and complete the weekly preventative maintenance duties on all the exercise equipment for the Department of Recreational Sports.
  • Employing active listening, clear and organized communication skills, respecting cultural differences and varied communication abilities, being able to inform and enforce department policies and safety protocols while making everyone feel valued and welcome.
  • Display curiosity and a desire to learn how electrical and mechanical systems function and are integrated into the exercise equipment, recognizing when they are not working properly, then diagnosing a solution to the problem using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgement.
  • Consistently prioritize and compete tasks with an attention to detail, efficiency, and professionalism, recognizing that errors in our work can result in a poor experience or injury for our participants.
  • Inspire, encourage, and lead the Equipment Maintenance team by approaching tasks with innovative thinking, confidence, a positive attitude, and humility.
  • Embrace the opportunity to develop new skills and discover hidden strengths in a dynamic environment emphasizing integrity and accountability to self and the Equipment Maintenance team.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • First Aid, CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider and DRS Bloodborne Pathogens certifications is required before employment begins and will be provided by the department upon hiring

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Willingness to learn how to perform repairs on exercise equipment and mechanical systems
  • Awareness of safety concerns and risk management
  • Awareness and appreciation of individual uniqueness and diversity
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Period of Employment: One academic year (continuing employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a 30-day probationary period and satisfactory job performance as evaluated by immediate supervisor). 8-24 hours per week. Early morning, late night and weekend hours may be required.

Compensation:
Student employees are paid an hourly wage consistent with the OSU Student Employment Pay Rate Guidelines. The Department of Recreational Sports identifies pay ranges based upon job duties, level of responsibility and complexity of the work to be performed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12751SE
Number of Vacancies 4
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/20/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 01/19/2026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 02/27/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
For additional information please contact: Barry Evans at barry.evans@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.