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• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

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• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State is searching for a full time Preventive Maintenance Worker (Electrical) - Grade 5 to join the team. Duties include:

 

• Following an established procedure, perform preventive maintenance in electrical vaults and manholes, and on transformers, motors, special automatic controls, switchgear, emergency lighting, motor generators, motor starters and breakers
• Lubricate and clean motors, motor starters, breakers; use simple vibration meter and record measurements
• Following an established procedure, perform preventive maintenance on power house equipment such as switchboards, transformers, generators, pumps; perform periodic inspection on various items of electrical equipment
• Test and maintain fire alarm and emergency lighting systems on an assigned schedule; lubricate and adjust emergency motor generators and portable units
• Operate mobile work tower to maintain street and flood lighting systems, airport lights; relamp on schedule or as necessary various areas such as buildings, gymnasiums, pavilions and pools
• Maintain all electrical locations clean and with covers in place
• Plan and layout work to accomplish operations with a minimum delay to activity
• Report any unusual circumstances to supervisor
• Drive University vehicle as required

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. 1 to 2 years of effective experience.

Work Schedule: 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Days Off: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

 

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

1 to 2 years of effective experience 

 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

None

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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.

 

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

 

 

COLLECTIVE BARGAINI