Custodial Work Supervisor (1st Shift) - Norristown State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services is seeking a Custodial Work Supervisor to lead cleaning and sanitation across multiple buildings. You will oversee staff, ensure safety procedures, and maintain clean, safe living and work spaces.

This full-time role runs 37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with two weekends on and off, and no telework. Overtime may be required. Free parking is available, and you will report to the department's custodial operations team.

Qualifications

• One year as a Custodial Worker 2 or two years of custodial experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct staff as they complete cleaning and sanitation tasks across multiple building areas
• Teach staff how to follow safety procedures when working near clients and hazardous materials
• Manage cleaning of living spaces, offices, treatment rooms, and support services such as linen distribution and waste collection
• Train staff to use cleaning tools, chemicals, disinfectants, and protective materials correctly
• Maintain logs, prepare reports, and request needed supplies and equipment
• Report damage to surfaces, fixtures, or equipment and submit repair requests

Skills

Staff supervision

Safety procedures

Facility upkeep

Equipment training

Record keeping

Repair reporting

Job description

The Department of Human Services is seeking a motivated Custodial Work Supervisor who takes pride in creating safe and healthy environments. You will oversee essential custodial services and help staff perform their work effectively and safely. Every day brings opportunities to solve problems, support your team, and improve facility operations.

Make a difference through hands‑on leadership and public service.

This position oversees custodial operations and directs staff who perform cleaning, sanitation, and related services throughout facility buildings and grounds. The role helps maintain safe, sanitary conditions while supporting efficient daily operations.

As a Custodial Work Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Direct staff as they complete cleaning and sanitation tasks across multiple building areas
• Safety Guidance: Teach staff how to follow safety procedures when working near clients and hazardous materials
• Facility Upkeep: Manage cleaning of living spaces, offices, treatment rooms, and support services such as linen distribution and waste collection
• Equipment Instruction: Train staff to use cleaning tools, chemicals, disinfectants, and protective materials correctly
• Record Management: Maintain logs, prepare reports, and request needed supplies and equipment
• Repair Reporting: Report damage to surfaces, fixtures, or equipment and submit repair requests

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Work schedule includes working two weekends on and two weekends off.
  • Schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime may be required, as needed.
• Free parking.
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Custodial Worker 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience performing custodial work.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.