Custodial Worker 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania is seeking a Custodial Worker 1 to maintain cleanliness and safety of state facilities through daily cleaning tasks. You will perform floor care, restroom cleaning, and light maintenance as part of a dedicated team.

The position is full-time with a 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM shift, Monday through Friday. Telework is not available, and candidates must be able to perform essential job functions and support building operations.

Responsibilities

• Keep state facilities clean and safe through daily cleaning tasks.
• Perform floor care including washing, buffing, sealing and refinishing floors.
• Operate and maintain commercial cleaning equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Restroom cleaning, sanitizing fixtures and replenishing supplies.
• Report building issues and ensure areas are safely maintained.

Job description

THE POSITION

Step into a Custodial Worker 1 position with the Department of General Services and play an important part in our daily operations. Your efforts will help create healthy and well-maintained environments for staff and visitors. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills while contributing to a supportive team. Take pride in work that keeps our buildings running smoothly.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the overall cleanliness and safety of state facilities through daily and specialized cleaning tasks. It plays an important role in keeping work areas safe, orderly, and ready for use. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Floor Care: Perform routine and non routine cleaning such as washing, buffing, sealing, refinishing, stripping, and extracting floors
• Equipment Use: Operate and maintain commercial cleaning machines and perform minor repairs when needed
• Restroom Cleaning: Wash and sanitize restroom fixtures, surfaces, and floors while restocking supplies
• Safety Checks: Report building issues, secure unoccupied offices, and ensure equipment and areas are safely maintained
• Outdoor Upkeep: Remove snow, ice, and debris from entrances and walkways and empty exterior containers

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE – REQUIRED TO REPORT TO WORK DURING EMERGENCIES AND OFFICE CLOSINGS
• 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.

Additional Requirements

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.