Mechanic Helper

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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. The Office of Physical Plant is part of the Finance and Business team and is an organization driven by its mission to “Provide Excellent Facilities Services for Penn State.” The Office of Physical Plant's values follow those of Penn State’s and we are especially committed to our vision to be nationally recognized as a leader in Higher Education facilities, environmental, and safety management.  In our search for excellence we foster a unified high-performing team with mutual respect for each person's uniqueness, talents, value, and perspective.  We also firmly believe in Penn State’s 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 of the Office of Physical Plant, 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 Office of Physical Plant is seeking applicants for a part-time position as a Preventative Maintenance Inspection/Lubrication Tech.

Job duties to include:

• Perform various maintenance and repair operations such as cleaning, regapping, or replacing spark plugs, testing compression by gauge, setting timing, adjusting carburetor, cleaning and/or replacing filters, adjusting alignment by utilizing the alignment machine analyzer, etc.
• Inspect vehicles according to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Inspection regulations
• Periodically perform preventive maintenance service as prescribed by manufacturer or customer
• Check, lubricate steering gear, batteries, fluid levels, change oil and various filters, adjust brakes, etc.
• Perform miscellaneous repairs on such things as lights and wiring, flat tires, broken oil lines, exhaust system replacement, fuel line, fuel pump; straighten and adjust linkage, arms, shield, etc.
• Assist Automotive Mechanics with major repairs such as engine overhaul, transmission repair, clutch repair, and rear axle replacement, spring replacement or repair.
• Provide initial equipment service on new vehicles and equipment including rustproofing and installing decals as directed
• Operate emergency service equipment to start vehicles, change tires at various locations. Operate towing or wrecker equipment, as directed
• Maintain shop equipment and shop area in clean and orderly condition
• Detect unusual conditions and report to the supervisor, within scope of training and ability

Job Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• Requires the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of precision measuring instruments and/or the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation. Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied trades training.
• Pennsylvania Commercial Driver`s License (CDL) class A or B is preferred
• Category 1 Pennsylvania Inspection License is required
• PA Emissions Inspection Certificate is highly preferred

Schedule:

• Second shift position
• Part time 20 hours per week
• M-F 4:30pm-9:00pm (hours are negotiable)
• Days Off: Saturday, Sunday

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this job is $23.78 per hour.

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. NOTE: IF YOU HAVE A CURRENT CDL, THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TESTING FOR ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (49 CFR PART 40), AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS AS PER PA CODE 231.85.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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