Residence Hall Utility Worker

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 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. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 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 University Park Housing is searching for a full time Residence Hall Utility Worker to join their team. Duties include: Empty and clean waste containers Remove and dispose of all trash and debris from building Move bags and carts of accumulated linens to linen lockers or to receiving areas for pick-up Receive, move, sort, store and deliver equipment, furnishings, linen and operational supplies; open cartons, move trunks, suitcases and other items to and from student rooms or storage areas as required Clean floors and stairs by sweeping, wet and dry mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming, as instructed Clean carpets using vacuum cleaner and rug shampooer Move furniture and other items to and from receiving storage and/or use areas to allow for cleaning, repairs, transfer, set-up, etc. Assemble and disassemble furniture such as double decker beds, desks, etc. Shovel snow, spread sawdust or calcium and sweep outside buildings as directed Empty outside trash containers and pick-up litter outside buildings in residence hall area Clean window wells; keep drains free of litter Close windows, turn off lights and lock doors Lock and unlock buildings as directed Keep equipment clean, polished, and properly stored Maintain storage areas in a clean condition Report maintenance problems, unusual conditions, damages and losses to Supervisor Turn in found items immediately to Supervisor Substitute as requested for Residence Hall Worker Lamp and relamp lighting fixtures (When using ladders employee is restricted to standing on step not over 48 inches above floor surface.) Job Requirements: Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions; and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required. Over 1 and up to 2 months of qualifying/or on-the-job training. Work Schedule: Multiple shifts available COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT These positions are part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. SALARY AND BENEFITS For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page . CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here . 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