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　　JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

　　Penn State Brandywine is searching for a Maintenance Worker (General) A to join their team. Duties include:

　　Cut, trim, fertilize, aerify, roll, seed, water lawns, athletic areas, etc.

　　Plant, transplant, prune, spray, dust and cultivate flowers, trees, shrubs, etc.

　　Remove brush, leaves, grass clippings, rubbish, etc. from walks, roadways, parking areas, lawns, and other University property

　　Establish sub-grades and finish grades for lawns, athletic areas, etc.

　　Perform routine preventive maintenance on trucks, tractors, power mowers, and other motorized University equipment, i.e., clean, oil, grease, and inspect equipment for mechanical problems

　　Make minor adjustments, replace spark plugs, oil filters, adjust, replace belts, check battery and water level, check tires for proper pressures, etc.

　　Operate trucks, tractors, power grounds and snow removal equipment to maintain grounds and remove snow from roads, parking lots, walks, etc.

　　Drive University vehicles as required; clean and wash as needed

　　Utilize hand and power tools to perform general maintenance duties, i.e., install shelving, hinges, chalkboards, mount fire extinguishers, replace damaged floor and ceiling tile, patch floors, replace and glaze windows, repair plumbing fixtures, fix leaks, etc.

　　Prepare and paint interior and exterior surfaces utilizing hand brush or roller, operate mechanical spray painting equipment to paint parking lot and roadway lines, and curbing

　　Perform general electrical repairs, such as replacing electrical wall switches, receptacles, fluorescent and mercury light ballasts, etc.

　　Relamp lighting fixtures inside and outside buildings

　　Check campus heating equipment (oil, gas, boal fired or electric) for proper operation, i.e., check burners for water level, forced air assembly, etc., make minor adjustments and clean as required; maintain check on coal, oil and gas supply; advise supervisor of supplies and condition of unit

　　Perform routine preventive maintenance duties following predetermined schedules and procedures, i.e., replace filters, lubricate and oil, adjust or replace drive belts

　　Replace worn or defective parts, read gauges and record data

　　Mix concrete for patchwork and/or masonry repairs to curbs, walks, catch basins, walls, etc.

　　Pour and finish same

　　Lay asphalt paving for cracks and patchwork on roadways, sidewalks and parking areas

　　Inspect, repair and recharge fire extinguishers on a regular basis

　　Test and maintain fire alarm and emergency lighting system

　　Inspect facilities to include roofs and report condition to supervisor

　　Make minor repairs as assigned

　　Assist higher grade employees with repairs to campus facilities and equipment as assigned

　　Receive, and check shipments against delivery invoices for accuracy

　　Move and store shipment items to various campus facilities

　　Assemble and install material received as required

　　Direct lower grade employees in loading and unloading, storing and assembling material and equipment as required

　　Load and unload trucks, when needed

　　Spread cinders, sand and other anti-skid materials

　　Occasionally direct the work of full-time or part-time employees as required

　　Assist in setting up furniture, equipment and material, 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. 9 to 12 months of effective experience.

　　Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

　　Days Off: Saturday, Sunday

　　NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A 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.

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　　Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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