Maintenance Worker Utility

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Facilities Worker to perform cleaning, maintenance, and related tasks across campus locations. Duties include operating scrubbing, buffing, and shampooing equipment, cleaning floors, windows, and fixtures, moving furniture, and assisting with event setups.

Candidates should be able to follow simple instructions, perform basic arithmetic, and work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts as listed.

Qualifications

• Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting and carrying out instructions.
• Ability to read fixed gauges and direct reading instruments without interpretation.
• Up to 3 months of effective experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate scrubbing, buffing, and shampooing equipment and hand tools as required.
• Sweep, scrub, strip, seal, wax, and shampoo floors and furnishings.
• Move, remove, replace furniture and materials; assist in event setups on campus.
• Shovel snow, apply sand or de-icing materials on walks and driveways.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area; report unusual conditions to supervisor.

Skills

Simple writing

Basic math

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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. Remove accumulated waste and debris from buildings, as required Remove, move, and/or relocate furniture, equipment, supplies and construction materials, unload incoming materials and move to storage locations Wash windows, wall sections, floor to ceiling, ceilings, venetian and roller blinds, light fixtures, window screens, etc. Assist in set-up and clean-up of chairs, tables, stages, platforms, bleachers, lecterns, etc , at various campus locations for banquets, plays, and other scheduled events Remove debris from walks and driveways; rake and remove leaves; pick up paper and other debris Operate motor vehicle to transport materials, equipment and personnel between building work sites 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 small power and/or hand tools, as required

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. Up to 3 months of effective experience.

Shift could be: 1st shift, Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 2nd shift, Monday-Friday 4:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. 3rd shift, Sunday-Thursday 8:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. 3rd shift, Sunday-Friday 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

These positions are part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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