Custodial Worker 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Sylvania (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation is seeking a Custodial Worker 1 to help keep facilities clean, safe, and ready for use. You will join a team responsible for daily cleaning, basic upkeep, and grounds care across district buildings and outdoor areas.

Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday with a 30-minute lunch; full-time status and a starting annual salary of $36,010. Telework may be available in some positions.

Qualifications

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.

Responsibilities

• General Cleaning: Perform routine cleaning in restrooms, offices, garages, and meeting areas.
• Building Care: Carry out tasks such as waste collection, dusting, sweeping, mopping, waxing floors, and washing windows.
• Grounds Maintenance: Operate equipment like mowers and trimmers to maintain grass, shrubs, and planting beds.
• Seasonal Work: Clear snow, ice, leaves, and minor storm debris from sidewalks and driveways.
• Basic Repairs: Replace light bulbs and make simple repairs or report issues to supervisors.
• Record Keeping: Complete required forms and ensure accuracy of purchase documents and inventory records.

Skills

General Cleaning

Building Care

Grounds Maintenance

Seasonal Work

Basic Repairs

Record Keeping

Job description

The Custodial Worker 1 role with the Department of Transportation offers a chance to support essential operations every day. This position helps keep facilities clean, safe, and ready for use. You will be part of a team that ensures smooth maintenance activities across the department. Join an organization that takes pride in serving communities across the Commonwealth.

In this position, you will help maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of department buildings and outdoor areas. The work you will do supports safe and effective transportation maintenance operations throughout the district. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• General Cleaning: Perform routine cleaning in restrooms, offices, garages, and meeting areas
• Building Care: Carry out tasks such as waste collection, dusting, sweeping, mopping, waxing floors, and washing windows
• Grounds Maintenance: Operate equipment like mowers and trimmers to maintain grass, shrubs, and planting beds
• Seasonal Work: Clear snow, ice, leaves, and minor storm debris from sidewalks and driveways
• Basic Repairs: Replace light bulbs and make simple repairs or report issues to supervisors
• Record Keeping: Complete required forms and ensure accuracy of purchase documents and inventory records

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,010 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact 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.