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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State is searching for a full time Maintenance Worker (General) B (Mont Alto) - Grade 8 to join the team. Duties include:

 

• Remove brush, leaves, grass, clippings, paper and debris from grounds, walks, parking areas and other University property
• Plant, transplant, weed, spray and cultivate trees, grass, shrubbery, etc.
• Fertilize, mow and seed lawns as required
• Sweep driveways, parking areas, etc.; clean catch basins and road drains
• Dig holes, trenches, postholes; clean drainage lines, etc.
• Paint benches, fences, guard rails, shelves, sign posts, fire hydrants, refuse containers, traffic lines and interior areas such as walls, doors, etc.
• Operate mechanical spray painting equipment
• Backwash swimming pool filters, as scheduled
• Maintain proper chemical level in Brominator and clean, as scheduled
• Remove snow and ice as directed; spread chemicals, sand, cinders and other anti-skid material on walks, roadway and parking areas
• Maintain athletic areas; mark athletic fields; erect goal posts, bleachers, etc.
• Operate trucks, tractors, power grounds equipment, power saws, pneumatic hammers, bowling lanes conditioner machine, vacuum cleaner, swimming pool cleaning equipment, etc.
• Perform minor maintenance on vehicles and other equipment such as pinsetters, including inspecting water level and antifreeze level; checking and maintaining proper air pressure; cleaning, greasing, oiling (and making minor adjustments); sharpening blades, etc.
• Report needed repairs on or about building or grounds to supervisor
• Operate University vehicles as required
• Record maintenance performed on various equipment which includes mileage, date, hours, etc., at time of performance
• Perform minor mechanical repairs in and about buildings and grounds, i.e., replace switch plates, door closures, check fire extinguishers, etc.
• Unlock and lock building entrances and room doors; close and lock windows; turn out lights; replace burned out light bulbs
• Load and unload trucks, check shipments received against invoice for accuracy; inform supervisor of damage or missing items; place shipment in designated storage area
• Assist in setting up designated areas for various functions as required
• Assist Maintenance Personnel in mechanical and building maintenance as assigned for construction, repair and alterations to equipment and facilities
• Move furniture, equipment and material as required
• Clean assigned areas of buildings including hallways, stairs, offices, classrooms, laboratories, toilet rooms, stockrooms, lounges, utility rooms, etc., using methods and materials specified by the supervisor
• Mop, sweep, clean and wax floors
• Operate various types of