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CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$36K - $47K/yr

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to ... AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State Human Resources is seeking temporary HR Assistants to assist ...

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AspectTemporary Penn StudentPart-Time Research Assistant
Required CredentialsEnrolled Penn student, possibly with specific courseworkRelevant academic background, often related to research field
Work EnvironmentOn-campus, flexible hours, student-focusedResearch labs, academic settings, may require specialized skills
Employer & Industry UsagePenn University, academic and research sectorsUniversities, research institutions, academic projects
Search & Comparison IntentSeeking flexible student roles at PennLooking for research support roles in academia

Temporary Penn Students are enrolled students working temporarily, often with flexible hours on campus. Part-Time Research Assistants are usually students or individuals with relevant skills assisting in research projects. While both roles are academic and on-campus, the main difference lies in their focus: student duties versus research-specific tasks.

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Wage Payroll Custodian - Finance and Business

Penn State University

Hershey, PA • On-site

$22.25 - $30.25/hr

Part-time

Posted 18 days ago

Penn State University rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 100 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

173rd of 535 rated colleges and universities

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Housing, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a part-time worker.
Duties include - CLEAN student housing apartments and PREPARE for occupancy by completing a detailed cleaning of all appliances, floorings, rooms, cabinets, stairwells, storage areas, windows, blinds, fans, sinks and other fixtures. SWEEP, MOP, SCRUB, CLEAN and WAX floor areas in and around University Housing. USE broom and mop; OPERATE scrubber, polisher, carpet shampooer, etc. PREPARE and PAINT walls, ceilings, inside of cabinets, drawers, shelving and vanities. CLEAN all areas within Housing including offices, laundry rooms, storage basements, play areas and trash collection points. PROVIDE custodial services for special events or tenants using the University Manor complex. MOW, RAKE, TRIM, WEED, PLANT, SEED, MULCH lawns and planting areas; OPERATE utility carts, tractors, power grounds and lawn equipment to maintain grounds and remove litter from roads, parking lots, walks, etc. MOVE furniture and equipment between various housing units; SET UP furnished housing units as per established guidelines, when necessary. ASSIST other Housing maintenance staff in the performance of other maintenance work as required. USE assorted hand tools and OPERATE power tools such as drills, saws, power augers, and pressure washers, as necessary. DISTRIBUTE and/or POST notices for tenant information. PARTICIPATE in annual inventory process. ENSURE apartment keys are delivered to and picked up from the Hospital Information Desk. KEEP records of time, as directed. REPORT any problems/issues to Housing Group Leader or assigned team leader. OTHER duties as assigned.
This position is a part-time seasonal temporary position for a maximum of 16 consecutive weeks. Working hours are: 8:00 am through 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
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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.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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