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Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Operations Crew - Baxter Arena
Department
Arena Operations
Essential Functions
This position consists of daily arena upkeep tasks, events, and changeovers. The tasks require the ability to lift up to 50lbs and work a varied schedule.
Examples of daily arena duties include: painting, repairing broken items, moving furniture, etc.Examples of event setup include: placing tables and chairs throughout the arena, setting up barricades, placing signage. This position also works during events to assist with essential operations. In this position, we walk on the ice frequently. Examples of changeover duties include: setting up and tearing down flooring, portable chairs, barricades, staging, lighting, tables and other furnishings and equipment. This position works around light equipment and machines such as forklifts, lifts, loaders and cleaning equipment as needed.
This position has two pay rates. When working daily arena operations shifts, the rate is $15.00/hour. When working changeover shifts, the rate is $18.00/hour. Opportunity for advancement to lead roles available, rate ranges from $16.50/hour - $20.00/hour.
Hours are flexible and not guaranteed, shifts are scheduled based on events and building needs.
Work Schedule
Varies
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
Ability to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions.
Due to the nature of this work, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
$15.00-$18.00/hour
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026T-00142
Open Date
07/24/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.