General Maintenance/Event Services Worker

Office Furniture Scene; Gwynedd Valley (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Furniture Scene is seeking a General Maintenance/Event Services Worker to perform essential building and grounds maintenance at Gwynedd Mercy University in Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include assisting with campus projects, setup for events, and driving university vehicles. The role requires two years of related experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to perform basic maintenance functions. This position is essential and may require additional hours during special events.

Qualifications

• Two years related experience and/or training in maintenance.
• Ability to perform painting and repairs.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building and grounds maintenance.
• Assist with campus projects and event setups.
• Drive university-owned vehicles as required.
• Perform snow, ice, and debris removal.

Skills

Basic maintenance functions

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

SUMMARY

Reporting Facilities Director, the General Maintenance/Event Services Worker duties includes general building and ground maintenance, assisting with campus projects, staging, grounds work, and daily support for facilities services. This position is designated as an Essential Personnel position requiring the incumbent to report to campus regardless of whether the University is closed, has a delayed opening, or closing early.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform general maintenance building and grounds maintenance, event set-ups, setting up/taking down and relocating office furniture, delivering and installing specialty items and equipment, keeping areas clear, replacing light bulbs/lamps, ceiling tile, window treatments, performing minor punch list work, special project completion, and other general maintenance activities as assigned. Must have a valid driver’s license and be expected to drive university owned vehicles and equipment as required. Performs snow, ice and debris removal from roads, sidewalks, and athletic fields. Overtime may be mandatory for student orientation, move‑in, commencement/graduation, move‑out, and special events as needed.

This is a compensated on‑call position. All maintenance mechanics are required to take a week‑long shift wherein they will be available after regular work hours for emergency situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or GED; and, two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical Skills

• The ability to perform basic maintenance functions, e.g., painting and repairs, and to use basic tools.
• Basic computer skills, emailing, updating inventory, and work order system use.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively.

Interpersonal Skills

• The ability to communicate effectively and interact in a courteous and professional manner with others.

Reasoning Ability

• The ability to apply common sense understanding in effectively carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current, valid driver's license required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

EOE Statement: Gwynedd Mercy University is committed to maintaining a positive learning, working, and living environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Gwynedd Mercy University does not discriminate against any applicant for admission to or employment at the University because of race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, color, marital status, veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (‘Protected Classes’). This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, financial aid, educational services, and student programs and activities, as well as to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, placement, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination. The University will not tolerate unlawful acts of discrimination or harassment based upon Protected Classes, or related retaliation against or by any employee or student.