Penn State University-posted 6 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Hybrid • University Park, PA
Educational Services

Finance and Business is a values driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. The Office of Physical Plant is part of the Finance and Business team and is an organization driven by its mission to 'Provide Excellent Facilities Services for Penn State.' The Office of Physical Plant's values follow those of Penn State's and we are especially committed to our vision to be nationally recognized as a leader in Higher Education facilities, environmental, and safety management. In our search for excellence we foster a unified high-performing team with mutual respect for each person's uniqueness, talents, value, and perspective. We also firmly believe in Penn State's value of Respect, which encourages us to 'respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community.' As an incoming team member of the Office of Physical Plant, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State's and Finance and Business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

  • Perform various maintenance and repair operations such as cleaning, regapping, or replacing spark plugs, testing compression by gauge, setting timing, adjusting carburetor, cleaning and/or replacing filters, adjusting alignment by utilizing the alignment machine analyzer, etc.
  • Inspect vehicles according to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Inspection regulations
  • Periodically perform preventive maintenance service as prescribed by manufacturer or customer
  • Check, lubricate steering gear, batteries, fluid levels, change oil and various filters, adjust brakes, etc.
  • Perform miscellaneous repairs on such things as lights and wiring, flat tires, broken oil lines, exhaust system replacement, fuel line, fuel pump; straighten and adjust linkage, arms, shield, etc.
  • Assist Automotive Mechanics with major repairs such as engine overhaul, transmission repair, clutch repair, and rear axle replacement, spring replacement or repair.
  • Provide initial equipment service on new vehicles and equipment including rustproofing and installing decals as directed
  • Operate emergency service equipment to start vehicles, change tires at various locations. Operate towing or wrecker equipment, as directed
  • Maintain shop equipment and shop area in clean and orderly condition
  • Detect unusual conditions and report to the supervisor, within scope of training and ability
  • Requires the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of precision measuring instruments and/or the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation.
  • Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied trades training.
  • Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class A or B is preferred.
  • Category 1 Pennsylvania Inspection License is required.
  • PA Emissions Inspection Certificate is highly preferred.
  • Hourly rate of $23.78 per hour.
  • Part-time position with flexible hours.
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