Summer Maintenance Worker
About The Position
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened on October 1, 1940, is known as “America’s First Superhighway”! Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually. Together, we are building the highway of the future. Pennsylvania residency is required for summer employment.Job Purpose and SummaryThis is seasonal work performing general tasks, including assisting skilled trades personnel with repair or maintenance activities and manual work of limited skill, and/or janitorial work at the assigned location and various other duties as assigned. Assignments are received from an administrative superior. All but routine or standard assignments are explained or supervised in detail and work is reviewed during progress and upon completion.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
- Must be currently enrolled in, or accepted to, a post-secondary educational program, such as college or trade school, or entering into a basic training program for the United States Armed Services during the Summer or Fall.
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine maintenance and janitorial work such as, but not limited to, cleaning, removal of rubbish, safeguarding and orderly caretaking of buildings and equipment.
- Performs turf maintenance of Commission grounds, which includes mowing and application of turf fertilizers. Performs pruning of trees, shrubs and perennials.
- Assists in performing routine roadway work as required.
- Assists with routine preventive vehicle maintenance tasks and preparation of vehicles for winter highway maintenance plans.
- Assists with the receipt, maintenance and disposal of supplies/inventory, off-loading deliveries and moving inventory around the open storage yard or warehouse.
- Performs manual labor in assigned projects/activities.
- Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.
- Performs related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
