Custodial Worker 1

Are you a dependable, hardworking individual who takes pride in a job well done? The Custodial Worker 1 position with the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs gives you the chance to keep a welcoming and comfortable environment for residents and staff at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. Your work helps everyone feel safe and cared for each day. This role lets you take pride in creating clean and orderly spaces. Apply today to join a team that values dedication and service to others.

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This position helps maintain a clean, safe, and orderly facility for residents, visitors, and staff. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Deep Cleaning: Perform thorough cleaning of resident rooms, common areas, offices, and specialized spaces throughout the facility
• General Cleaning: Carry out routine tasks such as mopping, dusting, polishing, and sanitizing surfaces and fixtures
• Waste Handling: Empty waste containers, dispose of trash, and manage recyclable and infectious waste materials
• Supply Restocking: Refill soap, paper products, trash bags, and other needed supplies in assigned areas
• Room Preparation: Clean, sanitize, and organize resident rooms and move furniture or equipment when needed
• Outdoor Tasks: Assist with snow removal, clear debris, and maintain safe walkways and exterior areas

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM), Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.