Services Assistant

Position: Services Assistant A
Location: Kennett Square

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The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Services Assistant A

Job Profile Title

Services Assistant A

Job Description Summary

The New Bolton Center relies upon Service Assistants to provide critical environmental services to the clinical spaces of the campus. Performs a variety of custodial tasks, including office and operating room cleaning.

Job Description

This position within our housekeeping department provides a variety of cleaning services around the campus to labs, operating rooms, student spaces, and offices. These functions contribute to a professional, safe, and efficient hospital environment.

General duties include:

+ Keep floors, equipment, operating rooms, recovery stalls, and related areas clean.

+ Maintain offices, public areas, restrooms, and related areas. Keep areas properly stocked with supplies.

+ Report malfunctioning cleaning equipment, as well as heating, lighting, and ventilation, so that repairs can be made.

+ Handle biohazardous waste collection.

+ Other duties as assigned

This position is located in Kennett Square, PA, which is approximately 34 miles outside of Philadelphia. There is no public transportation at this location. You must have your own transportation.

Qualifications

HS graduate or equivalent; familiarity with all types of cleaning equipment; experience in a hospital cleaning environment preferred; able to move about freely and perform strenuous work (lift up to 50 lbs.).  Valid driver's license required. Ability to tolerate post-surgical area cleanup is required. Ability to work a flexible schedule is also required.  On-call duties and occasional weekends may be required.

Job Location - City, State

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$16.83 - $16.83 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement  

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin   (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected   under applicable federal, state or local law .

Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

+ Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts  :
Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits  to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

+ Tuition  :
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here r dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

+ Retirement:
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

+ Time Away from Work:
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work…