Maintenance Worker, Utility (Harrisburg)

Penn State University; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to ensure the cleanliness and functionality of their facilities. In this full-time role, you'll operate various maintenance equipment, perform cleaning tasks, and assist with event setups. Your contributions will help create a welcoming environment for students and staff alike. This position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of background checks. Join a community that values equity and belonging, and make a meaningful impact in a supportive educational setting.

Qualifications

• Requires basic writing and arithmetic skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Up to 3 months of effective experience in maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Operate various cleaning equipment and tools for maintenance tasks.
• Remove debris, relocate furniture, and assist in event setups.
• Maintain a clean work area and report unusual conditions.

Skills

Basic writing and arithmetic skills

Ability to follow instructions

Experience with maintenance equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scrubbing machine

Vacuum

Wet-dry pick-up machine

Hand tools

Job description

Maintenance Worker, Utility (Harrisburg)

Apply locations Penn State Harrisburg time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id REQ_0000065444

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Harrisburg is searching for a full-time Maintenance Worker Utility to join their team. Duties include:

• 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 setup 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: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Days Off: Monday, Tuesday

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.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific 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.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

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.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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