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 Plant's values follow those ofPenn State'sand 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 high-performing team with mutual respect for each person's uniqueness, talents, value, and perspective. We also firmly believe in Penn State's 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 State's and Finance and Business's 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 2-year 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 DRIVER`S 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.

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