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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State University Park Housing is searching for a full time Residence Hall Maintenance Worker to join their team. Duties include: 

• 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 area utilizing scaffolding, ladders, etc. and materials such as detergents, disinfectants, waxes, sealers, etc.
• As directed, perform minor maintenance such as adjust doors, replace fire exit and alarm glass
• Remove and replace doors and take 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 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, etc., replace mirrors and bulletin boards, place thermal windows in frames, remove, repair and replace screens as needed