Custodial Worker 1 - Norristown State Hospital

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking!

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Norristown State Hospital is seeking a Custodial Worker 1 to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The role supports hospital operations through housekeeping, waste removal, and building upkeep.

You’ll work full-time, 37.5 hours weekly from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch, and periodic weekend/holiday shifts. Telework is not available, and parking is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Medical examination required after conditional offer.
• Subject to criminal history checks including PA State Police and FBI clearances.

Responsibilities

• Facility Cleaning: dust, mop, strip, wax, and polish floors; clean baseboards.
• Room Sanitation: clean furniture, fixtures, lavatories, beds, lockers, cabinets, mattresses.
• Waste Removal: collect trash and dispose of infectious waste.
• Building Upkeep: wash windows, vents, lighting; replace bulbs.
• Grounds Support: sweep walkways, entrances; shovel snow.
• Event Preparation: ready buildings for trainings and events.

Job description

Salary

$36,010.00 - $47,863.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

The Position

Build a career that makes a difference as a Custodial Worker 1 with Norristown State Hospital. Your work will help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors every day. Each task you complete supports the hospital's mission and daily operations. Join a team that values dependable service and excellence in a job well done

Description of Work

This position provides housekeeping services that help maintain a secure and sanitary environment throughout Norristown State Hospital. Duties include cleaning, waste removal, facility upkeep, and support for building operations and special events. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Cleaning: Dust, mop, strip, wax, and polish floors while cleaning baseboards and other assigned areas
• Room Sanitation: Clean furniture, fixtures, lavatories, beds, lockers, cabinets, and mattresses to maintain sanitary conditions
• Waste Removal: Gather trash and properly remove infectious waste to designated storage areas
• Building Upkeep: Wash windows, clean air vents, maintain window coverings, and replace light bulbs
• Grounds Support: Sweep walkways and entrances and shovel snow from pedestrian access areas
• Event Preparation: Prepare buildings for trainings, conferences, dinners, patient advocate activities, and other events

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 hours may change based on operational needs.
  • You will work every 4th weekend and holiday.
• Overtime as operationally necessary
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• FREE parking!
• 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

Additional Requirement:

• 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).

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.