Part-Time Technical Service 4-H Park Summer Assistant

Penn State University

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About The Position

Penn State Extension in Mercer County is seeking applicants for a part-time technical service 4-H Summer Assistant to support the Mercer 4-H Park during 4-H Events, Programs, and Animal Shows. Job duties to include: Maintain barns, outbuildings, fencing, walkways within the Mercer 4-H Park area to keep a clean, repaired, and presentable condition; operate hand and power tools such as weed eaters, saws, drills, etc. Prep the horse arena for shows including operating a tractor to drag the arena surface. Set up and move bleachers, livestock pens and gates and the auction block as needed during Roundup and when the park is rented for similar use. Prepare surfaces for painting; perform fence, gate, equipment and facility maintenance painting. Power wash buildings, trim fence rows, pick up trash, and remove fallen trees as needed. Repair and maintain the playground. Clean and maintain the restrooms. Operate and perform minor maintenance/repairs to vehicles and equipment such as tractors, mowers, and horse ring drag. Report needed repairs to supervisor.

Responsibilities

Maintain barns, outbuildings, fencing, walkways within the Mercer 4-H Park area to keep a clean, repaired, and presentable condition
Operate hand and power tools such as weed eaters, saws, drills, etc
Prep the horse arena for shows including operating a tractor to drag the arena surface
Set up and move bleachers, livestock pens and gates and the auction block as needed during Roundup and when the park is rented for similar use
Prepare surfaces for painting; perform fence, gate, equipment and facility maintenance painting
Power wash buildings, trim fence rows, pick up trash, and remove fallen trees as needed
Repair and maintain the playground
Clean and maintain the restrooms
Operate and perform minor maintenance/repairs to vehicles and equipment such as tractors, mowers, and horse ring drag
Report needed repairs to supervisor