Custodial Worker 1 - PennDOT Winter Maintenance

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Lawrence Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks a Custodial Worker 1 to maintain office and grounds, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment in Hyde, PA. This seasonal, full-time role supports daily activities by caring for facilities year-round.

Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch; telework is not available. Applicants must be able to perform essential job functions and may be subject to veterans' preferences and state

Qualifications

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Indoor Cleaning: Clean floors, windows, furniture, and fixtures using routine manual methods.
• Restroom Care: Clean restrooms and replace needed supplies.
• Grounds Maintenance: Maintain outside areas by mowing grass, clearing snow, and sweeping walkways.
• Waste Disposal: Dispose of waste paper and building trash in the correct manner.
• Minor Repairs: Make small repairs to plumbing, electrical systems, and building features.
• Daily Communication: Communicate with supervisors and coworkers to complete assigned tasks.

Job description

• Salary: $18.41 Hourly
• Location: Clearfield County, PA
• Job Type: Non-Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time
• Job Number: N-2026-59000
• Department: Department of Transportation
• Division: TR Clearfield Co
• Opening Date: 09/18/2026
• Closing Date: 10/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
• Job Code: 80210
• Position Number: 50532174
• Union: AFSCME
• Bargaining Unit: N1
• Pay Group: ST02
• Bureau / Division Code: 00080220
• Bureau / Division: Clearfield County
• Worksite Address: 1905 Washington Avenue
• City: Hyde, Pennsylvania
• Zip Code: 16843
• Contact Name: Jennifer Reifer
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Transportation as a Custodial Worker 1 and make a direct impact on the upkeep of public facilities! This job provides meaningful work that helps maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment. You will support daily activities by caring for the office and grounds throughout the year. This role offers a chance to take ownership of important tasks that benefit coworkers and the community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on maintaining the Clearfield County Maintenance Office and its surrounding grounds to ensure a clean and safe environment. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Indoor Cleaning: Clean floors, windows, furniture, and fixtures using routine manual methods
• Restroom Care: Clean restrooms and replace needed supplies
• Grounds Maintenance: Maintain outside areas by mowing grass, clearing snow, and sweeping walkways
• Waste Disposal: Dispose of waste paper and building trash in the correct manner
• Minor Repairs: Make small repairs to plumbing, electrical systems, and building features
• Daily Communication: Communicate with supervisors and coworkers to complete assigned tasks

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal, full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours will vary with this position as schedule is irregular and rotating.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 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.