Residence Hall Maintenance Worker; University Park - Grade 9

Job Description

Penn State is seeking a full‑time Residence Hall Maintenance Worker (University Park) – Grade 9 to join the team.

• Operate various types of scrubbing, buffing and shampooing equipment such as floor maintenance machines, shampooing equipment and hand tools as required.
• Clean, seal, wax and polish all types of surfaces, materials, furnishings and fixtures in the area utilizing scaffolding, ladders, etc. and materials such as detergents, disinfectants, waxes, sealers, etc.
• Perform minor maintenance such as adjusting doors, replacing fire exit and alarm glass.
• Remove and replace doors and transport them to and from the receiving or storage areas.
• Replace switch plates, lamp cords, plugs and fuses.
• Adjust window or door glides, rollers, closers and doorknobs.
• Check, tighten or replace screws and fasteners on furnishings and equipment.
• Replace furniture glides.
• Lubricate and exchange hinges, latches and key cores.
• Remove and replace grilles, louvers, convector covers, etc.
• Perform minor re‑gluing.
• Remove and dispose of all trash and debris from the building, including exterior receptacles, and place in dumpster using motor vehicle as necessary.
• Pick up litter outside buildings.
• Clean window wells, roof drains, dryer vents and lint collecting areas.
• Relamp high‑level areas, wash ceilings and walls, replace ceiling tiles, floor tiles and stair treads as needed using high ladders, scaffolds, lifts and wall and window washing equipment such as pressure washer as necessary.
• Shovel snow and chop ice; spread cinders, sand and other anti‑skid materials outside building and grounds using tools such as snow blower, shovel and scraper.
• Assist various tradespeople in handling materials for repairs, construction, alteration of buildings and grounds.
• Lift out windows for cleaning and replace.
• Use window‑washing equipment to wash outside windows.
• Using hand tools such as screwdriver, hammer and pliers, replace mirrors and bulletin boards, place thermal windows in frames, remove, repair and replace screens as needed.
• Remove and/or tighten and replace chair seats and backs.
• Remove, adjust and replace drapery rods, venetian blinds and glides, replace springs on beds and mattress ties.
• Receive, move, sort, store and deliver equipment, furnishings, linen and operational supplies; open cartons, move trunks, suitcases and other items to and from student rooms or storage areas as requested.
• Assemble and disassemble furniture.
• Check fire extinguisher gauges and pull pins.
• Remove and replace deficient extinguishers as needed.
• Replace fire exit and alarm glass and pull‑station covers.
• Open drains with plunger or small drain snake.
• Close windows, lock and unlock buildings as directed.
• Turn on and turn off lights as appropriate.
• Keep equipment clean, polished and properly sorted.
• Adjust, lubricate and replace wheels on handcarts.
• Report maintenance problems, unusual conditions, damages and losses to the supervisor.
• Turn in found items immediately to the supervisor.
• Operate motor vehicle to transport supplies, equipment, appliances, trash, etc. as needed between various locations.

Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions; and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required. Requires over 1 up to 3 months of effective experience.

3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday.

• Minimum work experience: 1 to 3 months of effective experience.
• Required certifications:
  None.
• Background checks:
  Successful completion of background check(s) and motor vehicle records check; a valid driver’s license is required.
• Employment with the University requires successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.;
  Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment visa.

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found in the collective bargaining agreement.

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