Grounds Utility Mechanic

Duties and Responsibilities

• Trash & Recycling Management
• Prioritize and remove trash and debris from regularly assigned areas.
• Ensure prompt and efficient removal of trash and recycling materials.
• Utility Support
• Support with furniture moving, setup, and breakdown for events and office relocations.
• Clean and organize storage rooms, basements, hallways, and mechanical rooms.
• Team Leadership
• Provide direction and guidance to grounds utility technicians during moves and event setups.
• Assemble and disassemble furniture and equipment using hand and power tools, following best practices to ensure efficiency and prevent damage or injury.
• Maintenance & Trade Assistance
• Contribute to building maintenance and trades operations by applying technical skills to support a wide range of tasks.
• Collaborate with trade technicians and Assistant Director to determine task scope.
• Inventory Management
• Ensure accurate tracking and management of stored furniture and classroom seating inventory.
• Documentation & Professionalism
• Complete work order documentation as required.
• Maintain a professional appearance and a positive, customer-focused attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with proof of insurability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to execute plans for moves and event setups based on instructions from the Assistant Director or event sponsor.
• Directing and guiding utility teams during setup and takedown operations.
• Hands-on experience with hand and power tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and drill-drivers, for assembling and disassembling furniture and equipment.
• Team-oriented mindset, with a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively to accomplish tasks.
• Experience in grounds maintenance (preferred).
• Prior involvement in event setups and relocation tasks (preferred).
• Background in building and construction trades (preferred).

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Hours

• Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, climb stairs, reach overhead, and ascend ladders.
• Must be able to work in confined or at elevated heights (e.g., scaffolding, bucket-truck platforms, ladders, and high-reach lifts).
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds at waist level and carry it for a distance of 20 feet.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds from ground level to overhead.
• Ability to manually shovel snow.
• Required to report to campus during emergencies and severe weather events, even when normal operations are cancelled or suspended.
• May be scheduled to work weekends and holidays to support special events and operations.

Benefits

Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.