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Athletic Equipment Specialist

Maricopa Community College district
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
United States, Arizona, Mesa
May 15, 2026
Athletic Equipment Specialist Job ID: 322726 Location: Mesa Community College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Hiring Salary Range $22.06 - $28.67/hourly, DOE Grade 112 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Campus Statement Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training, and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 colleges in MCCCD. Learn more at https://www.mesacc.edu/. Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD: Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time 20 Paid Observed Holidays Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b) Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents Annual Professional Development Funding Flexible Work Schedules Employee Health & Wellness Programs: District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Pre-Retirement Planning Events Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary Monitors and maintains athletic equipment to ensure adequate supply, functionality and working condition. Performs research to obtain vendor and product information, pricing and availability, and completes the purchasing process. Prepares, audits and maintains inventory records and related reports. Monitors repair needs; performs equipment maintenance and repair, or schedules external resources for more complex repair work. Assists with ensuring students and programs comply with NJCAA, MCCCD, Region I and ACCAC regulations, policies and procedures. Plans, coordinates, schedules, game day staff such as announcers, clock operators, ball shaggers, game scorebook, line judges, shot clock operators, statisticians, softball and baseball bat testers, etc. Coordinates and completes the processing of athletic events game management Invoices. Essential Functions 30% Works with coaches and vendors to facilitates the purchase of equipment, apparel and uniforms for all of the athletic programs. Researches and supply potential equipment information, including but not limited to specifications, selections, vendor information, etc. Verify that all supplies ordered through the college's processes are shipped and received in a timely manner. Monitors equipment to ensure proper functioning. Receives, checks in and stores apparel, equipment and uniforms for all athletic programs. Reviews and monitors equipment availability to ensure adequate supply levels. Monitors and maintains the storage of equipment. Maintains inventory records of all athletic programs. Labeling and assembling apparel for practice, travel and games. Performs laundry duties including but not limited to practice gear, game uniforms, towels, etc. 10% Provides coordination of facility upgrades or maintenance/repair requests, including the initiation of requisitions and/or scheduling of vendor work or site visits, communicating with facilities staff, and recording necessary information into facility management tracking systems. Monitors repair needs; performs equipment maintenance and repair, or schedules external resources for more complex repair work. 10% Facilitates the embellishments of logos on apparel and game uniforms. 10% Works directly with eligibility office to verify only certified student athletes receive uniforms prior to competitions. Work directly with the eligibility office and assists with ensuring students and programs comply with NJCAA, MCCCD, Region I and ACCAC regulations, policies and procedures. Disperses all equipment, apparel and uniforms to NJCAA eligible student athletes. After each team's season is over collect and inventory all required items and store for following season(s). 10% Reconciliation of all credit card purchases as well as creating requisitions to generate a purchase order for major purchases. Assists with the capital request process for athletic equipment or other athletic-related purchase requests, include research and requisition creation as needed. Monitors and assists in the development of departmental budgets. 10% Plans, coordinates, schedules, game day staff such as announcers, clock operators, ball shaggers, game scorebook, line judges, shot clock operators, statisticians, softball and baseball bat testers, etc. Coordinates and completes the processing of athletic events game management Invoices. 10% Provides coordination of facility upgrades or maintenance/repair requests, including the initiation of requisitions and/or scheduling of vendor work or site visits, communicating with facilities staff, and recording necessary information into facility management tracking systems. Monitors repair needs; performs equipment maintenance and repair, or schedules external resources for more complex repair work 5% Work with Administration to keep track of spending and to verify that all athletic teams stay within pre-determined athletic college budgets. 5% Other duties as assigned commensurate to job classification. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience in the purchasing, maintenance and use of athletic equipment. There is no substitution or equivalency allowable for the High School Diploma or GED. Desired Qualifications A. Experience working with vendors to facilitates the purchase of equipment, apparel and uniforms for athletic programs. B. Experience in maintaining an inventory of equipment, apparel and uniforms for athletic programs. C. Experience working with heat presses for the embellishments of logos on apparel and game uniforms. D. Experience in the monitoring and repairing of athletic equipment and other related athletic items. E. Experience in scheduling external resources for more complex athletic related repair work F. Experience in planning and coordinating of game day staff such as announcers, clock operators, ball shaggers, game scorebook, line judges, shot clock operators, statisticians, softball and baseball bat testing process, etc. for athletic events. G. Experience in assisting in the research of information required for larger athletic equipment purchases ex: electronic scoreboards, athletic carts, scoring tables, athletic windscreen, etc. H. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years. Special Working Conditions This position typically require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Working Conditions: Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood or other body fluids); and moderate exposure to extreme temperatures or travel. MCC does not sponsor individuals for work visas How to Apply Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked) Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview. Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at Provides coordination of facility upgrades or maintenance/repair requests, including the initiation of requisitions and/or scheduling of vendor work or site visits, communicating with facilities staff, and recording necessary information into facility management tracking systems. Monitors repair needs; performs equipment maintenance and repair, or schedules external resources for more complex repair work 5% Work with Administration to keep track of spending and to verify that all athletic teams stay within pre-determined athletic college budgets. 5% Other duties as assigned commensurate to job classification. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience in the purchasing, maintenance and use of athletic equipment. There is no substitution or equivalency allowable for the High School Diploma or GED. Desired Qualifications A. Experience working with vendors to facilitates the purchase of equipment, apparel and uniforms for athletic programs. B. Experience in maintaining an inventory of equipment, apparel and uniforms for athletic programs. C. Experience working with heat presses for the embellishments of logos on apparel and game uniforms. D. Experience in the monitoring and repairing of athletic equipment and other related athletic items. E. Experience in scheduling external resources for more complex athletic related repair work F. Experience in planning and coordinating of game day staff such as announcers, clock operators, ball shaggers, game scorebook, line judges, shot clock operators, statisticians, softball and baseball bat testing process, etc. for athletic events. G. Experience in assisting in the research of information required for larger athletic equipment purchases ex: electronic scoreboards, athletic carts, scoring tables, athletic windscreen, etc. H. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years. Special Working Conditions This position typically require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Working Conditions: Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood or other body fluids); and moderate exposure to extreme temperatures or travel. MCC does not sponsor individuals for work visas How to Apply Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked) Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview. Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page to apply for jobs by logging in to HCM and clicking on Navigator / Menu / Self Service / Recruiting / Careers. Applicants who are not currently working for any of the MCCCD locations should apply at https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers. If you encounter a technical issue in the upload of documents or the submission of your application, please contact MCC Human Resources at strategicstaffing@mesacc.edu prior to the application deadline. We are accessible on business days from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Arizona time. Posting Close Date Apply on or before May 25, 2026 to be considered. EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. 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