JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Cut, trim, fertilize, aerify, roll, seed, mow, and water lawns, fields and safety areas, etc.; plant, transplant prune, weed, spray and cultivate flowers, trees, shrubs, etc.
• Operate power grounds equipment such as trucks, tractors, snow plows, loaders, lawn mowers, brush cutters, power and radial saws, chain saws, pneumatic tools, etc.
• Remove snow and ice from roads, parking areas, walks, taxiways, runways, etc.; spread chemicals and anti-skid material where necessary; drive University vehicles as required in performance of assigned duties
• Remove brush, leaves, grass clippings, paper and debris from grounds, walks, parking areas, taxiways, runways and other University property
• Perform minor repairs to fences such as replacing posts, re-stringing, etc.
• Sweep driveways, parking areas, taxiways , runways, etc.; clean catch basins and road basins
• Replace filters, lubricate and oil; adjust or replace drive belts; replace worn or defective parts; read amp, odometer gauges and record; wash and clean equipment; report any problems concerning maintenance of equipment to the Airport Operations Supervisor
• Maintain maintenance records on various pieces of equipment which includes mileage, dates, hours, etc., at time of performance
• Maintain parts and service manuals and basic parts inventory
• Dig holes, trenches, post holes; clean drainage lines, sumps, etc.
• Paint benches, fences, guard rails, shelves, sign posts, fire hydrants, refuse containers, traffic lines and areas such as walls, doors, etc.
• Spot paint operating equipment
• Operate mechanical spray painting equipment
• Report needed repairs on or about buildings or grounds to the supervisor
• Make a regular check of building to relamp and/or make minor repairs and adjustments
• Refer serious problems to the Airport Operations Supervisor
• Replace switch plates, wall outlets, door closures, check fire extinguishers, replace bulbs, lenses and fixtures in field lighting systems, etc.
• Load and unload trucks, check shipments received against invoice for accuracy; inform supervisor of damage or missing items; place shipment in designated storage area
• When necessary, assist trades person(s) in building maintenance, such as sawing boards, digging holes, carrying various tools and materials such as drills, saws, pipes conduit, etc.
• Install fire extinguishers, blackboards, shelves, etc.
• Perform minor maintenance such as replacing damaged ceiling tiles, securing and replacing hardware on doors, windows, cabinets, etc.
• Perform minor adjustments to doors such as lubricating rollers, reattaching or repairing door guides, etc.
• Repair screens and broken window glass
• Unlock and lock building entrances and room doors; close and lock windows; turn out lights; replace burned out light bulbs
• Assist in setting up and rearranging designated areas such as classrooms, conference center, etc.
• 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
• Clean and scrub carpets
• Operate various types of powered janitorial equipment, i.e. floor buffing machines, vacuum cleaners, etc.
• Occasionally direct the work of part-time employees 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. PA Certified Applicators License, categories 6, 7, and 14 preferred. Over 3 months up to and including 12 months of effective experience.

Work Schedule: 1:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Days Off: Saturday, Sunday

NOTE: POSITION REQUIRES UNESCORTED ACCESS AUTHORITY PRIVILEGES TO THE AIR OPERATIONS AREA AND THE SECURED AREA/SECURITY IDENTIFICATION DISPLAY AREA. NOTE: APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO UNDER GO A SECURITY THREAT ASSESSMENT (STA) AND FINGER-PRINT BASED FBI CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK (CHRC) THAT DISCLOSES WHETHER THE APPLICANT HAS A DISQUALIFYING OFFENSE. NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS 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 University offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition discounts for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, paidtime off, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Penn State University, the land-grant university of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the country. Penn State has 24 campus locations, 19 academic colleges, 17,000 faculty and staff, and 100,000 students, including a medical college, two law schools, a health system, and an online World Campus.

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8 and has a starting hourly wage of $20.42. After six (6) full pay periods (bi-weekly) from the date of hire, the rate increases to $22.62 per hour. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement .

Finance and Business is a values driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. Auxiliary and Business Services is part of the Finance and Business team and has a vision of being a progressive, creative, innovative, and caring organization which provides the highest quality services, leadership, and expertise valued by our customers, our staff, and the communities we serve. Our values model those of Penn State's and we are especially committed to our goal of effectively managing and developing human resources within Auxiliary and Business Services while providing optimum personal satisfaction and professional growth in a diverse, enriching, challenging, and stimulating environment. We also firmly believe in the value of Respect , which encourages us to "respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community." As an incoming team member in Auxiliary and Business Services, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State's and Finance and Business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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