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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Facilities Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking a Facility Maintenance Intern to assist trades in completing tasks/jobs, escort contractors throughout the lab, and cover the desk as needed.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Provide ARL supervision and oversight of visitors, design professionals, and contractors
Perform tasks associated with renovations, maintenance, and/or specialized facility services
Act as a customer safety representative on various work sites; ensuring a safe work environment is realized for employees and visitors
Maintain knowledge of ARL Security practices and procedures
Serve as a work site liaison with ARL Facilities and Security to ensure visitor logs are kept current
Ensure visitor logs accurately reflect contractors performing maintenance, renovations, or direct services to ARL buildings, infrastructure, grounds and/or equipment
Required skills and experience include:
Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
Ability to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment); including hard hat, high visibility vest, and safety glasses for an 8 hour shift
The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours per week over the summer. Hours will vary.
This is a paid internship, located at the University Park campus. Relocation and housing are not provided.
ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, please visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
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.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity 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 814-865-1473.