Maintenance Worker (General) C (Altoona) - Grade 9

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Duties include: Rake and remove leaves and other debris; pick up paper and other debris; sweep walks, driveways, parking areas, etc.; clean catch basins and road drains Assist with the planting and transplanting of trees, grass, shrubbery, etc.; rake and shovel soil for landscaping; weed and clean flower beds, shrubbery, etc. Operate tractors and other power equipment to cut grass, weeds, fertilize and trim lawns, all materials, etc. Shovel snow and chop ice; spread sand, cinders and other anti-skid materials on walks, roads and parking areas; operate power snow removal equipment Assist with lining athletic fields Drive University vehicles as required Load and unload trucks; store received items as directed; report damaged items to supervisor Assemble tables, platforms, etc.; rearrange or move furniture for social events, activities, classes, etc. Replace burned out interior or exterior light bulbs; clean lighting fixtures Mop, sweep and clean assigned areas of buildings; wash walls, windows, blinds, etc.; operate power janitorial equipment such as floor buffing and scrubbing machines, vacuum sweepers, rug and carpet cleaners, etc. Assist mechanics by holding material, handling tools, etc., as required Dig holes, trenches, post holes, etc., for minor construction and repair, and assist in erecting fences. Lock and unlock doors to buildings and rooms, close windows; turn out lights Adjust heat controls to raise or lower temperature as necessary 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. Up to 3 months of effective experience. 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. Work schedule: 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Days Off: Saturday, Sunday The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. 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