Custodial Worker 1 (Limited Term) - Torrance State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; New Mexico; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Custodial Worker 1 at Torrance State Hospital in Westmoreland County. You will maintain restrooms, hallways, patient areas, dining rooms, and offices, ensuring a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.

The role emphasizes reliability, daily cleaning tasks, and documentation. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, seven days a week with a rotating weekend pattern; telework is not available.

Qualifications

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Facility Cleaning: Clean restrooms, hallways, patient areas, dining rooms, offices, and other assigned spaces
• Surface Maintenance: Wash windows, walls, lights, and ceilings, and maintain floors through stripping and waxing
• Equipment Use: Operate housekeeping tools and equipment and complete lifting or ladder work as needed
• Trash Removal: Empty indoor and outdoor receptacles and keep all areas free of debris
• Linen Handling: Unpack and distribute linens as required and complete daily documentation of tasks

Job description

Salary

$18.41 Hourly

Location

Westmoreland County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Temporary Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-60824

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Torrance St Hosp

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

10/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

80210

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST02

Bureau / Division Code

00210973

Bureau / Division

Torrance State Hospital

Worksite Address

121 Longview Drive

City

Torrance, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15779

Contact Name

Sandra Schleicher

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Are you ready to take on a hands-on role that helps create a clean and comfortable space for others? The Custodial Worker 1 position at Torrance State Hospital with the Department of Human Services offers steady, rewarding work that supports the daily needs of patients and staff. This role allows you to learn new skills while keeping important areas neat and well cared for. Become part of a team that appreciates reliability, effort, and a positive attitude.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on cleaning and maintaining many areas throughout Torrance State Hospital to ensure a safe and pleasant environment. The work helps support daily operations by keeping spaces neat, sanitized, and ready for use. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Cleaning: Clean restrooms, hallways, patient areas, dining rooms, offices, and other assigned spaces
• Surface Maintenance: Wash windows, walls, lights, and ceilings, and maintain floors through stripping and waxing
• Equipment Use: Operate housekeeping tools and equipment and complete lifting or ladder work as needed
• Trash Removal: Empty indoor and outdoor receptacles and keep all areas free of debris
• Linen Handling: Unpack and distribute linens as required and complete daily documentation of tasks

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Limited-term, full-time employment for a period of 6 to 11 months.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule follows a rotating weekend pattern, requiring work approximately every fourth weekend, with assigned days off during the week.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Hourly Rate: In some cases, the starting hourly rate may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

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.