What are the responsibilities and job description for the FY-Facilities Assistant position at PA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY?
Position Title: Part-Time Facilities Assistant
Department: Facilities / Operations
Reports To: Director of Facilities (or Facilities Manager)
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Part-Time Facilities Assistant supports the day-to-day maintenance and operational needs of the college’s campus facilities. This role assists in maintaining a safe, clean, and functional environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with routine maintenance tasks including minor repairs, basic carpentry, painting, and equipment upkeep.
Support campus set-up and breakdown for meetings, events, and classroom needs.
Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed.
Conduct routine inspections of campus facilities and report maintenance issues.
Assist with snow removal, grounds maintenance, and seasonal campus upkeep as needed.
Respond to facilities requests submitted by campus departments.
Maintain tools, equipment, and storage areas in an organized and safe manner.
Follow institutional safety procedures and facilities protocols.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Basic knowledge of building maintenance, facilities operations, or related experience preferred.
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, moving equipment, and working indoors and outdoors.
Ability to work independently and follow directions.
Strong attention to safety and detail.
Work Environment
This position requires physical activity including lifting, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods. Work may occur both indoors and outdoors and may include exposure to varying weather conditions.
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate at the employer’s sole discretion.
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) has a policy regarding post-offer background screening for all appropriate faculty, staff, and volunteers of the College. This policy includes but is not limited to verifying credentials, criminal history, credit status, and other information related to employment decisions.
The College requires all new employees to have successfully completed background clearances. New employees must complete the background clearances prior to hire and, for those employees having direct contact with minors other than those described above, prior to the time they will begin having direct contact with minors and every 60 months thereafter. The College also reserves the right to require any employee to have a background check in its discretion during employment. Clearances required include a PA Statewide Criminal Record search, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI Criminal History record fingerprint search. A criminal record may be considered justification not to hire or for employment termination, depending upon the circumstances and record.
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. PIT’s policy is to employ individuals who best meet the qualifications established for a position without regard to age, race, gender, political belief, sexual orientation or non-job-related disability. Equal opportunity is given in all areas of employment practice, including hiring, working conditions, employee treatment, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.