Semi-Skilled Laborer

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Semi-Skilled Laborer Department ROC Maintenance & Operations - Zone E & G Mechanical Position Category Support Staff Posting Number SP00865 Position End Date (if other than Permanent) Hours per Week 37.5 Salary Range Annual salary is $36,108 and includes a comprehensive benefits package, such as tuition waivers for employees and their dependents. Full/Part Time Full Time Type of Position Permanent

Position Summary Information

General Description/Position Purpose

Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduate, 22 graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words-we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities. Be part of a team that values innovation, impact, and shared success.

Shippensburg University offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees!

• Effective first day of employment: low-cost medical insurance plus free dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage.

• Choose from two generous retirement plans :

• Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP):5% employee contribution, 9.29% employer contribution, Immediate vesting

• State Employees' Retirement System (SERS): 8.25% employee contribution, 2.25% employer contribution + pension calculation, 10-year vesting requirement

• 100% tuition waivers for you and your eligible dependents upon completion of probationary period!

• Generous paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, and so much more!

See full details in link below (for AFSCME employees)

Full Benefits Summary (PDF)

Position Summary

This position performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, repair, operational, and support duties to maintain the safety, functionality, and appearance of university buildings, equipment, and infrastructure while supporting skilled trades personnel with maintenance projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repair, and operational support for campus buildings, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Replace light bulbs, switches, fixtures, and other basic electrical components.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and functional campus environment through preventive maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform minor repairs to building systems, including basic electrical and plumbing components.
• Assist skilled trades personnel with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, masonry, mechanical, renovation, construction, and maintenance projects.
• Operate, maintain, and repair hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, and custodial machinery.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and routine repairs on custodial equipment and machinery to ensure safe and effective operation.
• Assist with inventory management of maintenance tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Drive university vehicles to transport personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies as required.
• Maintain work records and communicate maintenance needs, issues, and repair requirements to supervisors.
• Support campus special events, seasonal operations, and emergency response activities.
• Work independently on routine assignments and under the direction of supervisors or skilled trades personnel on complex maintenance and repair projects.
• Communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, contractors, vendors, and visitors.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Essential Employee Requirement

• Serve as an essential Facilities Division employee and remain at or report to work during hazardous weather conditions, emergency situations, campus delays or closures, and other circumstances as determined by operational.

A full job description will be provided at the time of the scheduled interview

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, construction, groundskeeping, custodial operations, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience involving at least two maintenance or construction trades preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 06/26/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

For full consideration, all candidates must apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu with acceptance of materials continuing until the posting is filled. Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regards to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or sex. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

All Shippensburg University employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the University's core values of teamwork and collaboration, dependability, initiative, problem solving, and clear communication. University employees are expected to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the campus community. They will strive to maintain integrity, effectiveness and efficiency by upholding customer service throughout all levels of performance.

All university employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation.

Safeguarding confidential, personal data and/or records of employees, students, customers and other related constituents is the responsibility of all University employees. It is the duty of all members of the University community to take part in the maintenance of a safe campus.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current employee of Shippensburg University?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience with the maintenance, testing, repair, and operation of custodial equipment?

• YES

• NO

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Employer website

• Indeed

• CareerLink

• HigherEd Job

• LinkedIn

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• • What interests you about working at Shippensburg University?

• Benefits

• Salary

• Tuition Waiver

• Would like to work in Higher Education

• Closer to Home

• • Do you have an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's license or equivalent?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents