Body Repairer
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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 Plants values follow those ofPenn Statesand 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 highperforming team with mutual respect for each persons uniqueness talents value and perspective. We also firmly believe in Penn States 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 States and Finance and Businesss commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.
- Examine damaged vehicle bodies and prepare time and materials estimates for repairs
- Repair damaged bodies and parts of vehicles; straighten dents; remove various components and accessories to gain access to body parts needing repairs; fill depressions with solder lead or other plastic materials; file grind and sand repaired surfaces using power and hand tools
- Replace windshields rear and side glass and seal
- Refinish repaired surface by priming and smoothing; mix paints to match according to prescribed formulas and apply
- Remove excessively damaged components using hand tools or cutting torch; install replacement components by bolting or welding
- Paint replaces components with rust preventative components as required
- Straighten bent frames using hydraulic jacks and pulling devices
- Perform repairs related to body work
- Remove disassemble repair reassemble reinstall test and adjust equipment and/or component parts such as alternators and generators electrical systems steering and suspension parts drive shafts and differentials brake systems etc. as related to accident damage
- Operate various pieces of testing and repair equipment such as wheel aligners wheel balancers and other equipment necessary to determine extent of repairs necessary
- Make repairs and adjustments as necessary
- Inspect vehicles according to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania inspection regulations
- Maintain record of inspections performed on vehicles
- Requisition parts from stock room and record same
- Maintain work areas in clean and orderly condition
- Detect unusual conditions or defective materials and report to supervisor
Job Requirements: Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings specifications charts tables handbook formulas all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft. Equivalent to a complete accredited indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2year technical college education. Requires Category 1 PA State Inspection License and Emissions Certification. Over 2 up to and including 3 years of effective experience.
Work Schedule:7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
Days Off:Saturday Sunday
NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVERS 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 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 LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Employment Type
Full-Time
