Building Services Assistant, Penn Arts & Sciences
University Overview
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Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,
and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks
among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World
Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide
opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,
all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to
scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked
nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes
who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
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Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban
campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and
recreational activities. With its historical significance and
landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of
atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for
work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes
excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their
families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of
professional development opportunities, supportive work and family
benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,
and much more.
Posted Job Title
Building Services Assistant, Penn Arts & Sciences
Job Profile Title
Services Assistant B
Job Description Summary
Building Services Assistants support the day-to-day facilities,
logistics, and operational needs of Penn Arts and Sciences (SAS).
This position is responsible for monitoring the condition and
upkeep of School facilities, coordinating maintenance and repair
activities, transporting and handling furniture, equipment, and
materials, and supporting building operations and special events.
The position works closely with building administrators and
Facilities Services to help ensure that SAS buildings, classrooms,
equipment, and common areas are maintained in a safe, functional,
and professional manner.
Job Description
Penn Arts and Sciences (SAS) forms the foundation of the scholarly
excellence that has established Penn as one of the world's leading
research universities. We teach students across all 12 Penn
schools, and our academic departments span the reach from
anthropology and biology to sociology and South Asian studies.
Members of the Penn Arts & Sciences faculty are leaders in
creating new knowledge in their disciplines and are engaged in
nearly every area of interdisciplinary innovation. Penn Arts &
Sciences educational divisions fulfill different missions, united
by a broader commitment to providing our students with an unrivaled
education in the liberal arts.
Job Responsibilities
- Regularly inspect SAS buildings and report on the condition of
structural, mechanical, and electrical systems and other
facility-related concerns.
Assess the condition of general-use classrooms and common areas
by monitoring temperature control, cleanliness, appearance, and
overall facility ambience to help ensure proper housekeeping and
upkeep.
Assist building administrators in tracking maintenance
requests, repairs, and work completed by Facilities Services
mechanics.
Move School equipment, computers, personal items, books,
supplies, and other materials between and within campus buildings,
as permitted by applicable union bargaining agreements.
Move and arrange office furniture within buildings, as
permitted by applicable union bargaining agreements.
Operate a one-ton panel truck or similar School vehicle and
other equipment, including forklifts, as required.
Maintain and organize School furniture, warehouse inventory,
equipment, and related materials.
Clean, prepare, and organize furniture and equipment in the
warehouse for delivery, installation, or reuse.
Install, repair, and maintain fixtures and related items in
off-campus buildings as assigned.
Receive, handle, document, organize, deliver, and ship packages
and other materials.
Hand deliver and retrieve keys, rush packages, documents,
equipment, and other items to and from campus buildings.
Assist with the scheduling, use, inspection, and routine
maintenance of School vehicles.
May serve as a chauffeur for School-related activities and
events on occasion.
Assist with building security and fire protection activities
and promptly report safety, security, health, or environmental
hazards.
Support SAS Commencement ceremonies and other School events and
activities, including required weekend work.
Perform all duties in a professional, courteous, safe, and
timely manner.
Qualifications
- High School Grad/GE Degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or
equivalent combination of education and experience is
required.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate a
School/company vehicle.
- Ability to operate or learn to operate facilities, warehouse,
material-handling, and other related equipment, including a
forklift.
- Ability to follow established safety procedures and work
effectively with building administrators, Facilities Services
personnel, vendors, colleagues, and members of the Penn
community.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple
tasks and priorities in a professional and timely manner.
- Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment
regarding facilities, safety, security, and operational
matters.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a desk or
workstation.
- Ability to walk frequently, including for extended periods of
time, both indoors and outdoors.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders as required to perform
assigned duties.
- Ability to work outdoors and tolerate exposure to varying
weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work in environments with loud or extreme noise
levels and, when applicable, vibration or varying lighting
conditions.
- Ability to work in environments where there may be exposure to
hazardous materials, chemicals, dust, or odors.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE),
such as gloves, masks, goggles, or other protective equipment, as
needed.
- Ability to safely perform physical tasks associated with
moving, transporting, handling, storing, and maintaining furniture,
equipment, packages, and other materials.
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, or non-standard
hours in support of SAS events and operational needs.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$17.12 - $20.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,
experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the
requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges
based on external market data for the job's level. Internal
organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,
color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin
(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship
status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected
under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is
made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the
requirements of the job.
University Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn
offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,
dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your
family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending
accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care
expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition
benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get
tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also
eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
- Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to
help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and
Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a
pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment
options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a
substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the
year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal
affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with
family-whatever your personal needs may be.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth
Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family
members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the
costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community
or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you
won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to
underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always
provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to
supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing
demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide
variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,
your family, and your work-life balance.
- Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an
array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and
professionally.
- University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,
you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as
cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the
University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our
arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at
Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest
music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn
Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member
of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the
excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these
activities for free.
- Discounts and Special Services: From arts and
entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great
deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and
cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission
and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy
substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars
from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie
tickets, and admission to theme parks.
- Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer
creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance
between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use
of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job
structures.
- Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable
loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or
currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for
closing costs or home improvements.
- Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible
employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal
adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up
to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit:
https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,
color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin
(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship
status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected
under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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