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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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. 

Schedule:

• Applicant must also be willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• The anticipated hours per week is 20 hours.

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $15.00/hour.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

 

 

 

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, cr