Group Leader, Maintenance Worker Utility (Great Valley)

Penn State Univeristy; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Group Leader for Maintenance Worker Utility. This full-time role involves overseeing janitorial staff, ensuring cleanliness and safety in facilities, and managing maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance and the ability to follow instructions effectively. This position offers a structured work schedule, with evenings from Monday to Friday, and requires a valid driver's license for operational duties. Join a team that values equity and belonging, and contribute to maintaining a welcoming environment for all.

Qualifications

• Requires basic arithmetic and following instructions.
• 6 to 9 months of effective experience in maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee janitorial and maintenance staff to ensure cleanliness.
• Report repairs and maintain tools and equipment.
• Coordinate moving and relocating furniture and supplies.

Skills

Basic arithmetic skills

Ability to follow instructions

Experience in maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scrubbing machine

Vacuum cleaner

Wet-dry pick-up machine

Hand tools

Motor vehicles

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Great Valley is searching for a full time Group Leader, Maintenance Worker Utility to join their team. Duties include:

• Oversee the work of the Janitorial Workers and Maintenance Worker Utility personnel to ensure assigned areas are maintained in a clean and habitable condition.
• Assist in orienting employees to their assigned work areas; instruct new personnel on methods and procedures; ensure that new cleaning methods or operational procedures are being followed.
• Report room and building conditions, need for equipment, supplies, etc., to supervisor.
• Report repairs needed in and about buildings; note and report safety hazards, equipment failures, and need for repairs.
• Order janitorial supplies, check when received; distribute to designated areas and control usage of supplies.
• Oversee and operate various types of scrubbing, buffing, and shampooing equipment such as scrubbing machine, vacuum, wet-dry pick-up machine, etc., and hand tools, as required; sweep, scrub, strip, seal, wax, and shampoo various types of floors and floor coverings and furniture.
• Remove, replace incandescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters, shades and covers (all from permanent fixtures), venetian and roller blinds, window screens, wall hangings, etc.
• Assist with the removal of accumulated waste and debris from buildings, as required.
• Oversee and coordinate moving, relocation, etc., of furniture, equipment, supplies, and construction materials; oversee and assist in unloading incoming materials and moving to storage locations.
• Operate motor vehicles to transport materials, equipment, and personnel between building work sites, etc.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition; report unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Shovel snow and chop ice; spread cinders, sand, and other anti-skid materials on walks and driveways using power and/or hand tools, as required.
• As required, clean glass, mirrors, venetian blinds, light fixtures, screens, railings, toilet fixtures, etc.; clean restrooms and stock dispensers.
• Lock and unlock doors when necessary; check windows and door locks.
• Maintain entrances to buildings in a clean condition, as necessary.
• Set-up and clean-up chairs, tables, stages, platforms, cultural events, sporting events, AV & Satellite set-ups, bleachers, lecterns, etc., at various campus locations for banquets, plays, and other scheduled events.

Job Requirements: Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions; and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required. 6 to 9 months of effective experience.

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Friday 1:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Days Off: Saturday, Sunday.

NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.

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