Maintenance Worker Utility

Penn State University • University Park, PA

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About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Maintenance Worker Utility - Grade 9 to join the team. Duties include: Dust, dust mop floors, wet mop floors, spot clean and vacuum rugs, runners, etc., rotate runners and clean stairways 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 Pressure wash locker rooms, showers, etc. Set-up and clean-up chairs, tables, stages, platforms, bleachers, lecterns, etc., for cultural events, sporting events, banquets, plays, and other scheduled events at various campus locations Activate satellite and move A/V equipment as required Lock and unlock buildings, meeting rooms, classrooms, labs, offices, etc., as required Wash glass, mirrors, light fixtures, wainscoting, railings, toilet fixtures, etc., clean restrooms and stock dispensers Wash interior and exterior windows, wall sections, floor to ceiling, ceilings, venetian and roller blinds, light fixtures, window screens, etc. Collect and 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 appropriate locations 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 debris from walks and driveways; rake and remove leaves; pick up paper and other debris Shovel snow and chop ice; spread cinders, sand and other anti-skid materials on walks and driveways using small power and/or hand tools, tractors as required Mow and trim grass using power and/or hand tools including tractors Operate motor vehicles to transport materials, equipment and personnel between building work sites Collect and transport first class bulk mail to the post office Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition; report unusual conditions to supervisor Wash and polish furniture, brass, etc. Assist janitorial workers as required Report needed repairs to supervisor

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.

Responsibilities

• Dust, dust mop floors, wet mop floors, spot clean and vacuum rugs, runners, etc., rotate runners and clean stairways
• 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
• Pressure wash locker rooms, showers, etc.
• Set-up and clean-up chairs, tables, stages, platforms, bleachers, lecterns, etc., for cultural events, sporting events, banquets, plays, and other scheduled events at various campus locations
• Activate satellite and move A/V equipment as required
• Lock and unlock buildings, meeting rooms, classrooms, labs, offices, etc., as required
• Wash glass, mirrors, light fixtures, wainscoting, railings, toilet fixtures, etc., clean restrooms and stock dispensers
• Wash interior and exterior windows, wall sections, floor to ceiling, ceilings, venetian and roller blinds, light fixtures, window screens, etc.
• Collect and 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 appropriate locations
• 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 debris from walks and driveways; rake and remove leaves; pick up paper and other debris
• Shovel snow and chop ice; spread cinders, sand and other anti-skid materials on walks and driveways using small power and/or hand tools, tractors as required
• Mow and trim grass using power and/or hand tools including tractors
• Operate motor vehicles to transport materials, equipment and personnel between building work sites
• Collect and transport first class bulk mail to the post office
• Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition; report unusual conditions to supervisor
• Wash and polish furniture, brass, etc.
• Assist janitorial workers as required
• Report needed repairs to supervisor

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees