General Helper-Repairer (Abington)

Penn State; Abington Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State is seeking a full-time General Helper-Repairer (Abington) to join the facilities team. The role covers cleaning, routine maintenance, and minor repairs across heating, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and related systems in residence halls and buildings.

The position requires basic English, arithmetic, and 9–12 months of hands-on maintenance experience. Day-to-day duties include tool inventory, safety checks, and assisting with deliveries and setups on campus.

Qualifications

• Requires basic maintenance experience and ability to perform a range of trades.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, buff and clean buildings and storerooms.
• Perform routine heating equipment maintenance and valve replacements.
• Electrical maintenance: replace light fixtures, ballasts, starters, emergency lights, switches, outlets.

Skills

Maintenance tasks

Electrical repairs

Carpentry

Plumbing

Tools

Power tools

Job description

**JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Penn State is searching for a full time General Helper-Repairer (Abington) - Grade 7 to join the team. Duties include:### * Sweep, mop, buff, and clean buildings and storerooms* Clean student rooms during semester breaks as specified* Make routine and minor maintenance repairs to heating equipment to include the replacement of thermostats and the replacement of valves on radiators* Perform routine electrical maintenance including removal, replacement, and routine repairs to light fixtures(ballasts and starters), emergency lights, switches, outlets, etc.; Relamp areas as required; replace plugs on lamps, etc.* Perform interior maintenance painting of buildings and equipment* Perform minor carpentry work such as installing locks, door closers, hinges, screens, etc.* Repair minor damage to wall board and drywall* Reinstall locks into doors; remove and replace lock cores; perform routine replacement of internal lock parts* Perform routine plumbing repairs such as changing faucets and shower washers, unclogging shower drains and toilets, etc.* Operate portable electric tools such as drills, power saws, etc.* Perform minor repair work to floors, including carpet, vinyl tiles, etc.* Assist in the collection and delivery of laundry items to residence halls* Replace interior/exterior lightbulbs, fuses, exit signs, as required* Check smoke detectors* Install and repair traverse rods, drapes and venetian blinds, and bulletin boards* Move equipment, furniture and construction equipment* Operate university vehicle, check oil level, gasoline, tire pressure, etc.* Install thermopane replacement glass in residence hall windows; wash as required* Clean snow and ice off bridges and walkways* Repair and replace toilet partitions* Lock and unlock residence halls as required* Keep inventory of tools and equipment; maintain area in a clean and orderly condition* Keep supervisor informed of needed repairs and/or damages as they are observedJob Requirements: Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data. Over 9 up to and including 12 months of effective experience.