Maintenance Worker Utility (Behrend)

Penn State University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

75% tuition discount for employees and eligible families

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker Utility to operate various cleaning equipment, transport materials, and maintain cleanliness in the facilities. This position involves tasks such as operating scrubbing machines, moving furniture, and ensuring a safe environment by clearing snow.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and have up to 3 months of experience. The role offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical coverage and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Must carry out simple writing, adding, subtracting, and following instructions.
• Requires fixed gauge usage without interpretation.
• Must have up to 3 months of effective experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate scrubbing, buffing, and shampooing equipment.
• Remove and replace light fixtures, blinds, and wall hangings.
• Clean windows and other surfaces.
• Transport materials and personnel between work sites.
• Maintain cleanliness of tools and work area.
• Shovel snow and clear ice from walkways.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State is searching for a full‑time Maintenance Worker Utility (Behrend) – Grade 9 to join the team. Duties include:

• Operate various types of scrubbing, buffing, and shampooing equipment – such as scrubbing machines, vacuums, and wet–dry pick‑up machines – and hand tools as required; sweep, scrub, strip, seal, wax and shampoo various types of floors, 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 areas, 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 and including 3 months of effective experience.

Work Schedule: 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Days Off: Friday, Saturday

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Up to 3 months of effective experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

None.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees designed to support personal and professional well‑being, including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible families.

EEO IS THE LAW

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.