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Part Time Maintenance Worker

Penn State University
Off Campus - Other, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 13 May 2025
💰 $60,000/yr

About the role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Penn State Fullers Overlook is seeking applicants for the part-time job of Maintenance Worker. Penn State Fullers Overlook is located 16 miles northwest of Scranton near Waverly, PA.

Job duties to include:

  • Move and/or relocate furniture, equipment, supplies and construction materials. Unload incoming materials and move to storage locations 
  • Fertilize, mow and seed lawns as required; rake and remove leaves, paper and other debris from lawns, sidewalks, parking lots and roadways 
  • Glue or reglue floor tile, ceiling tile, carpet, vinyl or carpet wall covering and cove base. Cut and fit carpet for loose installation 
  • Operate hand portable power tools such as drills, sanders, circular saws, saber saws, router, power screwdriver, etc. 
  • Plow, shovel snow and chop ice; spread cinders, sand and other anti-skid materials on walks and driveways using small power and/or hand tools, as required 
  • Perform routine electrical maintenance to light fixtures (ballasts and starters), emergency lights, switches, outlets, etc.; relamp areas as required; replace plugs on lamps, etc. 
  • Perform minor carpentry work such as installing locks and lock cores, door closers, hinges, screens, etc. Repair minor damage to wallboard and drywall 
  • Perform routine plumbing repairs such as changing faucet and shower washers and unclogging drains and toilets; replace vacuum breakers and spud gaskets on flushometers 
  • Perform preventative maintenance on kitchen and food-service equipment such as replacing seals and filters, cleaning vents and water lines, and greasing pump motors 
  • Sand and clean surfaces and apply primers, finishes, and adhesives such as sealers, lacquers, paint, and contact cement using a brush or roller 
  • Operate various types of scrubbing, buffing, and shampooing equipment such as scrubbing machines, vacuum, wet-dry pick-up machine, etc., and hand tools, as required. Sweep, scrub, strip, seal, wax and shampoo various types of floors and floor coverings and furniture 

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

  • High school diploma
  • Previous experience in building and/or grounds maintenance

Schedule:

  • Variable schedule Monday through Friday
  • 20 hours per week

Compensation:

The starting rate for this jo

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