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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 ofPenn State'sand we are especially committed to ourvisiontobe nationally recognized as a leader in Higher Education facilities, environmental, and safety management. In our search forexcellence we fostera 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.Perform assigned piping and plumbing installations on a wide variety of systems and equipment including, but not limited to, laboratory equipment, dining hall and kitchen equipment, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units, refrigeration units, fire extinguishing systems, water softeners and filters, heat exchangers, all aspects of building plumbing systems, all segments of sewer line systems, both exterior and interior, all aspects of distribution lines, both exterior and interior, etc.
Install, repair and maintain a wide variety of plumbing and piping components including, but not limited to, steam distribution and return lines, water lines, deep well pumps, hot water lines, air and pneumatic lines, effluents lines, sewer lines, etc.
Perform complete plumbing and piping installations, repair and alterations; test and inspect completed work to detect faulty installations and correct as necessary
Perform inspections, maintenance, and housekeeping programs on tunnels, manholes, valve and meter boxes, septic tanks, cesspools, grease traps, certain utility storage areas including mechanical rooms and equipment therein such as pumps and meters, and other areas to include all plumbing and piping installations and equipment
Install, repair and maintain all types of plumbing and piping materials and components used on campus including, but not limited to, glass, dura-iron, PVC, copper, steel, cast iron, terracotta, transite piping, etc.
Operate various types of hand and power tools to cut, thread, bend and join pipe; operate and maintain portable sewage and water pumps, sewage cleaning machines and rods, etc.
Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, sketches, and work orders; plan and layout work in proper sequence, assuring top-quality work in all aspects
Detect unusual conditions and defective materials and report to supervisor
Maintain workshop and job area in clean, neat, and orderly condition
Protect surrounding property and furniture from damage during process of work
Answer questions for and/or direct the work of apprentices and/or lower grade employees as required
Operate motor vehicle as required
Perform other duties related or similar to the type described aboveJob Requirements: Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, all varieties of precision measuring instruments and/or the use of broad training in a recognized trade. Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education. Over 1 year up to and including 3 years.Work Schedule:3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Days Off:Saturday, SundayNOTE: 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.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.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.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWFederal Contractors Labor Law Poster
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