Maintenance Worker (General) B (Mont Alto)

Penn State University•Mont Alto, PA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Maintenance Worker (General) B (Mont Alto) - Grade 8 to join the team. Duties include: Remove brush, leaves, grass, clippings, paper and debris from grounds, walks, parking areas and other University property Plant, transplant, weed, spray and cultivate trees, grass, shrubbery, etc. Fertilize, mow and seed lawns as required Sweep driveways, parking areas, etc.; clean catch basins and road drains Dig holes, trenches, postholes; clean drainage lines, etc. Paint benches, fences, guard rails, shelves, sign posts, fire hydrants, refuse containers, traffic lines and interior areas such as walls, doors, etc. Operate mechanical spray painting equipment Backwash swimming pool filters, as scheduled Maintain proper chemical level in Brominator and clean, as scheduled Remove snow and ice as directed; spread chemicals, sand, cinders and other anti-skid material on walks, roadway and parking areas Maintain athletic areas; mark athletic fields; erect goal posts, bleachers, etc. Operate trucks, tractors, power grounds equipment, power saws, pneumatic hammers, bowling lanes conditioner machine, vacuum cleaner, swimming pool cleaning equipment, etc. Perform minor maintenance on vehicles and other equipment such as pinsetters, including inspecting water level and antifreeze level; checking and maintaining proper air pressure; cleaning, greasing, oiling (and making minor adjustments); sharpening blades, etc. Report needed repairs on or about building or grounds to supervisor Operate University vehicles as required Record maintenance performed on various equipment which includes mileage, date, hours, etc., at time of performance Perform minor mechanical repairs in and about buildings and grounds, i.e., replace switch plates, door closures, check fire extinguishers, etc. Unlock and lock building entrances and room doors; close and lock windows; turn out lights; replace burned out light bulbs Load and unload trucks, check shipments received against invoice for accuracy; inform supervisor of damage or missing items; place shipment in designated storage area Assist in setting up designated areas for various functions as required Assist Maintenance Personnel in mechanical and building maintenance as assigned for construction, repair and alterations to equipment and facilities Move furniture, equipment and material as required Clean assigned areas of buildings including hallways, stairs, offices, classrooms, laboratories, toilet rooms, stockrooms, lounges, utility rooms, etc., using methods and materials specified by the supervisor Mop, sweep, clean and wax floors Operate various types of janitorial equipment, i.e., floor buffing machines, vacuum cleaners, etc. Perform minor maintenance work such as installing shelves, blackboards, fire extinguishers, broken tile, broken glass, etc. Repair and replace hardware on doors, windows, screens, cabinets, etc. Ease and adjust doors, windows, etc., replace or repair window sash, cords, weights, openers, etc. Occasionally direct the work of part-time employees as required

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.
Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Category 23 PA Public Pesticide Applicator`s license.
6 to 9 months of effective experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check

Responsibilities

Remove brush, leaves, grass, clippings, paper and debris from grounds, walks, parking areas and other University property
Plant, transplant, weed, spray and cultivate trees, grass, shrubbery, etc.
Fertilize, mow and seed lawns as required
Sweep driveways, parking areas, etc.; clean catch basins and road drains
Dig holes, trenches, postholes; clean drainage lines, etc.
Paint benches, fences, guard rails, shelves, sign posts, fire hydrants, refuse containers, traffic lines and interior areas such as walls, doors, etc.
Operate mechanical spray painting equipment
Backwash swimming pool filters, as scheduled
Maintain proper chemical level in Brominator and clean, as scheduled
Remove snow and ice as directed; spread chemicals, sand, cinders and other anti-skid material on walks, roadway and parking areas
Maintain athletic areas; mark athletic fields; erect goal posts, bleachers, etc.
Operate trucks, tractors, power grounds equipment, power saws, pneumatic hammers, bowling lanes conditioner machine, vacuum cleaner, swimming pool cleaning equipment, etc.
Perform minor maintenance on vehicles and other equipment such as pinsetters, including inspecting water level and antifreeze level; checking and maintaining proper air pressure; cleaning, greasing, oiling (and making minor adjustments); sharpening blades, etc.
Report needed repairs on or about building or grounds to supervisor
Operate University vehicles as required
Record maintenance performed on various equipment which includes mileage, date, hours, etc., at time of performance
Perform minor mechanical repairs in and about buildings and grounds, i.e., replace switch plates, door closures, check fire extinguishers, etc.
Unlock and lock building entrances and room doors; close and lock windows; turn out lights; replace burned out light bulbs
Load and unload trucks, check shipments received against invoice for accuracy; inform supervisor of damage or missing items; place shipment in designated storage area
Assist in setting up designated areas for various functions as required
Assist Maintenance Personnel in mechanical and building maintenance as assigned for construction, repair and alterations to equipment and facilities
Move furniture, equipment and material as required
Clean assigned areas of buildings including hallways, stairs, offices, classrooms, laboratories, toilet rooms, stockrooms, lounges, utility rooms, etc., using methods and materials specified by the supervisor
Mop, sweep, clean and wax floors
Operate various types of janitorial equipment, i.e., floor buffing machines, vacuum cleaners, etc.
Perform minor maintenance work such as installing shelves, blackboards, fire extinguishers, broken tile, broken glass, etc.
Repair and replace hardware on doors, windows, screens, cabinets, etc.
Ease and adjust doors, windows, etc., replace or repair window sash, cords, weights, openers, etc.
Occasionally direct the work of part-time employees as required

Benefits

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.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume