Custodial Worker 1 PennDOT Winter Maintenance

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Mill Hall (Clinton County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth's Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is hiring a Seasonal Custodial Worker I for the Clinton County Maintenance Office. You will maintain clean facilities and safe outdoor areas to support daily operations, performing routine cleaning, restroom care, and basic upkeep.

Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, October 2026 through March 2027, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available, and veterans' preferences may apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning, waxing, dusting, and polishing of floors, windows, furniture, and fixtures
• Clean restrooms and replace necessary supplies
• Shovel snow, sweep walkways, mow grass, and maintain lawn areas
• Dispose of paper and other building waste in the correct manner
• Perform small plumbing, electrical, and building repairs as needed
• Coordinate daily tasks with supervisors and coworkers while maintaining a courteous attitude toward the public

Skills

Cleaning

Team communication

Outdoor maintenance

Basic repairs

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Would you enjoy a career helping to maintain a clean, welcoming space that supports essential transportation operations? The Custodial Worker 1 position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers a chance to make a real impact every day. You will play a key part in ensuring that facilities are safe and sanitary for staff and visitors. This role helps you build strong custodial and maintenance skills through hands‑on tasks. Apply today to join an agency that values dependability, teamwork, and service to the community!

This role focuses on providing custodial support for the Clinton County Maintenance Office and surrounding grounds. You will help maintain clean facilities and safe outdoor areas that support daily operations. As a seasonal Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Cleaning Tasks: Perform routine cleaning, waxing, dusting, and polishing of floors, windows, furniture, and fixtures
• Restroom Care: Clean restrooms and replace necessary supplies
• Outdoor Maintenance: Shovel snow, sweep walkways, mow grass, and maintain lawn areas
• Waste Disposal: Dispose of paper and other building waste in the correct manner
• Minor Repairs: Perform small plumbing, electrical, and building repairs as needed
• Team Communication: Coordinate daily tasks with supervisors and coworkers while maintaining a courteous attitude toward the public

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal full‑time employment from October 2026 to March 2027.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Work hours will vary as this position follows an irregular and rotating schedule.
• 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.

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.