"Operations Crew - Baxter Arena - Part-Time"

Job Summary

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 $14.50/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.

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.

About Us

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.

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 stands and walks. See, hear, speak and use of hands. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Shifts may consist of overnight work.

Information at a Glance

Req Id: 1055

Campus Name: University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO)

Org Unit: Intercollegiate Athletics UNO

Job Location: Omaha, NE 68182

Application Review Date: 9/30/25

Open Until Filled: Yes

Advertised Salary: $14.50-$18.00/hour

Work Schedule: Varies, Daytime & Evenings/Weekends Available

Job Type: Part-Time

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: Cameron Fouts

Special Instructions to Applicant: Apply Online

*The University of Nebraska does not discriminate 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 in its programs, activities, or employment.*

Posting Start Date: 10/8/25