General Helper-Repairer; Abington

Position: General Helper-Repairer (Abington)
Location: Abington

** JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
** Penn State is searching for a full time General Helper-Repairer (Abington) - Grade 7 to join the team.

Duties include:

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* Sweep, mop, buff, and clean buildings and storerooms
* Clean student rooms during semester breaks as specified
* Make routine and minor maintenance repairs to heating equipment to include the replacement of thermostats and the replacement of valves on radiators
* Perform routine electrical maintenance including removal, replacement, and routine repairs to light fixtures(ballasts and starters), emergency lights, switches, outlets, etc.;
Relamp areas as required; replace plugs on lamps, etc.
* Perform interior maintenance painting of buildings and equipment
* Perform minor carpentry work such as installing locks, door closers, hinges, screens, etc.
* Repair minor damage to wall board and drywall
* Reinstall locks into doors; remove and replace lock cores; perform routine replacement of internal lock parts
* Perform routine plumbing repairs such as changing faucets and shower washers, unclogging shower drains and toilets, etc.
* Operate portable electric tools such as drills, power saws, etc.
* Perform minor repair work to floors, including carpet, vinyl tiles, etc.
* Assist in the collection and delivery of laundry items to residence halls
* Replace interior/exterior light bulbs, fuses, exit signs, as required
* Check smoke detectors
* Install and repair traverse rods, drapes and venetian blinds, and bulletin boards
* Move equipment, furniture and construction equipment
* Operate university vehicle, check oil level, gasoline, tire pressure, etc.
* Install thermopane replacement glass in residence hall windows; wash as required
* Clean snow and ice off bridges and walkways
* Repair and replace toilet partitions
* Lock and unlock residence halls as required
* Keep inventory of tools and equipment; maintain area in a clean and orderly condition
* Keep supervisor informed of needed repairs and/or damages as they are observed

Job Requirements:

Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data.

Over 9 up to and including 12 months of effective experience.