AY Nordic Ski Technician (WS-ST2)

Job Title: Nordic Ski Student Technician (WS-ST2)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Athletics

Unit Number (5 digits):

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization 

Contact Person/Supervisor: Head Men’s and Women’s Nordic Skiing Coach

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

To support the ski team via waxing, race weekend logistics support, maintaining a clean and orderly ski room, and teaching other teammates techniques and skills for waxing and equipment maintenance if they request.

Transferable Skills:

Communication, organization, environmental awareness, detailed knowledge of tools, persistence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Helping to clean the ski room, wax and prep skis for race weekends or training, being a resource of helpful knowledge for fellow teammates.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

Previous waxing and equipment maintenance experience. 

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, stooping, twisting/pivoting, climbing/balancing, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs., repetitive motions, and driving to perform the essential functions. It also requires frequent exposure to extreme cold, as well as occasional exposure to loud noise and chemicals to perform the essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.