26-27 Custodial Worker 1

Kutztown University; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kutztown University is seeking a Custodial Worker 1 to join the Facilities team, helping maintain a clean, safe campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Open across multiple shifts; no prior experience required; this role is designated as essential personnel and offers growth opportunities within the university.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand written materials.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support daily campus operations by maintaining cleanliness and safety.
• Contribute to a welcoming and healthy campus environment.

Skills

Reading

Follow Instructions

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Job Summary

Join the Kutztown University Facilities team and help create a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Custodial Worker 1 positions play animportant role in supporting daily campus life and maintaining the spaces where learning, work, and community happen.

We are looking for a professional, punctual, and dependable teammember who takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail, and helps maintain a clean and welcoming campus environment.

The ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and work independently is important. This position, as an integral partof the Facilities team, supports the daily operations, comfort, and overall experience of the campus community.

Employees in this role can gain valuable hands-on experience, buildcustodial and facilities related skills, and pursue opportunities for continued growth within the university.

Experience with cleaning techniques, supplies, and custodial equipment is helpful but not required.

As a member of the Facilities team, this position is designated as essential personnel.

Open positions are available across multipleshifts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand written materials
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

No previous experience or training required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year cleaning or manual labor experience
• Stable employment history—a minimum of one year with the same employer
• One year of work experience that includes cleaning in aninstitutional environment
• One year of work experience related to floor care including carpet cleaning, scrubbing/waxing, and stripping and waxing

Supplemental Information

Applications will be accepted throughout the 26-27 year, and this position will remain open to fill all Facilities & Housing Custodial Worker 1 positions that are open.

The starting salary for this position is $32,724.00.00, per the AFSCME contract.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PAC criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), anddemonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for allpositions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment oreducational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity,national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation,gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint ofdiscrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, OldMain A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail [e-mail]. Pursuant to Title IX of the EducationAmendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate onthe basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any educationprogram or activity that it operates, including admissions andemployment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX atKutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’sTitle IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at [e-mail], or the Officefor Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department ofEducation Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at202-453-6012, or by e-mail at [e-mail]. Kutztown University’sSexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassmentpolicies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at

https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.

Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report,containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics forKutztown University, is available online . You may also request a physical copy byemailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at [e-mail] .