General Maintenance Worker 2 (1st Shift)
- Employer
- Reading Area Community College
- Location
- Reading, PA
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Send a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references from past supervisors, to resumes@racc.edu
Please indicate the job code GMW2-FACI in the subject line of your email.
After sending in your documents, please fill out the online Job Applicant Identifier form. RACC is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with government regulations we are required to record numbers of job applicants by sex and ethnic category. We ask that you indicate your race or national origin and sex, but you are not required to provide this information. This information will not be kept with your application and will be used only in accordance with state and federal regulations.
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Job Details Title:General Maintenance Worker 2 (1st Shift)Announce date:09/24/2026Apply by date:10/08/2026Application status:Accepting ApplicationsPosition type: Full-time Salary:$32,000 per year Working Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday: 5:30 am to 1:30 pm
Core working hours for this position consist of 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week, Monday through Friday, 7.5 hours per day exclusive of a 1/2 hour or 1 hour lunch between the hours of 5:30 AM and 1:30 PM). It is a requirement to report to work on snow days or other emergencies which close the college unless specifically directed not to report. May be required to work weekends or other shifts in response to emergencies with the employee having the option of working this time in addition to or in lieu of regular hours.
Summary:Keeps campus buildings and grounds in clean and orderly condition by performing various cleaning and related maintenance duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:1. Sweep, mop and scrub floors, stairs (inside and outside buildings) and other surfaces.
2. Uses light and heavy (industrial type) floor cleaning machines and attachments.
3. Scrub, strip, wax and polish floors using heavy (industrial type) powered scrubber and buffers.
4. Vacuum rugs in offices and public areas. Steam clean rugs periodically using heavy vacuum cleaner and steam cleaning machine.
5. Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, pictures, door trim and whiteboards.
6. Perform routine preventative maintenance on cleaning equipment.
7. Clean window treatments and ceiling fixtures using ladders.
8. Wash window sills, windows and glass in corridor and doors.
9. Wash and/or clean wall spaces by hand or with powered washing equipment.
10. Clean and service lavatories, toilet rooms and rest rooms.
11. Clean and service cigarette urns and ashtrays.
12. Collect and place in containers of plastic bags trash and debris, place trash in collection area for removal.
13. Replace liners in waste baskets and trash containers.
14. Move furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment as directed.
15. Report to supervisor safety, security and maintenance issues requiring correction.
16. Sweep or shovel snow from steps and walkways.
17. Other related duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One-year related experience.
Communication Skills:Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to write and speak simple sentences.
Mathematical Skills:Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Other Qualifications:Favorable completion of PA State Police Criminal Records Check.
Other Skills and Abilities:- Ability to use basic hand tools.
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
For Annual Security and Crime Statistics Reports:
https://www.racc.edu/about-racc/clery
Organization
Working at Reading Area Community College
Reading Area Community College (RACC) is a mid-size comprehensive community college located in historic Berks County, Pennsylvania in the City of Reading. The College serves not only Berks County but draws students from the surrounding area. Located less than 60 miles from Philadelphia and 50 miles from Harrisburg, Reading and its suburbs offers a quality-of-life, as well as access to major cultural, urban environments.
The institution is committed to a philosophy of student success with an experienced, dedicated faculty and staff. The academic portfolio includes 40-plus programs ranging from liberal arts to engineering, as well as a unique center devoted to cutting edge technologies supporting local businesses and industries. The College has incorporated a strong commitment to technology and is adding each year to its online course offerings as well as blended, hybrid courses enabling the community year round access to quality education. The College is also designated the only Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in Pennsylvania.
The College is looking to attract individuals who are interested in helping Reading Area Community College continue its evolution as a standard for opportunity, excellence, and hope for students. RACC is devoted to enabling students to fulfill their academic goals. We particularly welcome applications from energetic, enthusiastic individuals who wish to be a part of a growing, thriving community college and who share this commitment.
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