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Temporary Maintenance Assistant, Penn Transit Services

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Sept 2025
💰 $44,000/yr

About the role

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

Posted Job Title

Temporary Maintenance Assistant, Penn Transit Services

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Penn Transit Services (PTS) Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting in the cleaning and maintenance of all motor vehicles under PTS care and supervision. This includes making minor repairs on site (adding fluids, checking lights and safety equipment, cleaning vehicles, etc., and assisting in the transport of all vehicles that cannot be repaired on-site to repair shops.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

-Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of all motor vehicles under PTS care and supervision.  


- Makes minor repairs on site (adding fluids, checking lights and safety equipment, cleaning vehicles, etc.).

-Assists in the transport of all vehicles that cannot be repaired on-site to off-site repair shops.

- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED is required plus 1-2 years of vehicle maintenance experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 
 

- Valid Driver's license is required
 

- Scheduled hours: 20 hours (M-F 8am-12pm)

About Penn Transit

Penn Transportation and Parking Services, a department within the Division of Business Services, delivers a wide selection of essential services to the Penn Community. The departments are dedicated to providing superior service that offers safe, convenient, sustainable, and accessible options to those who come to this world-renown institution to work, study, and visit.

Penn Transit's integrated transportation system provides effective, efficient, and safe integrated transit on and around campus within specific service boundaries at no charge for those with a PennCard. Penn Transit Services operates a robust transportation network that accommodates over 100,000 passengers every year. 

For more information about Penn Transit Services visit: Penn Transportation & Parking (upenn.edu)

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Business Services

Pay Range

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