Custodial Worker 1 - PennDOT Winter Maintenance

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Vacation time

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation is seeking a Custodial Worker 1 to join the Pike County team. The role focuses on keeping indoor and outdoor areas clean, safe, and well-maintained for staff and visitors.

Typical duties include cleaning floors and restrooms, maintaining grounds, removing waste, and performing light repairs. The position offers seasonal full-time hours, with a 30-minute lunch and fixed shifts.

Qualifications

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• This position helps maintain a clean, safe, and well-kept environment for the Pike County Maintenance Office and its grounds.
• It supports daily operations by completing routine cleaning tasks and caring for both indoor and outdoor areas.
• As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform duties including indoor cleaning, outdoor care, waste removal, minor repairs, team communication, and public courtesy.

Job description

dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan

Join the Department of Transportation as a Custodial Worker 1 and become an important part of the Pike County team. In this role, you will help create a clean and safe environment for staff and visitors. Your work will support the daily operations of the maintenance office and surrounding grounds. This position is a great choice for someone who enjoys active work and takes pride in keeping facilities in top condition.

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Transportation as a Custodial Worker 1 and become an important part of the Pike County team. In this role, you will help create a clean and safe environment for staff and visitors. Your work will support the daily operations of the maintenance office and surrounding grounds. This position is a great choice for someone who enjoys active work and takes pride in keeping facilities in top condition.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position helps maintain a clean, safe, and well-kept environment for the Pike County Maintenance Office and its grounds. It supports daily operations by completing routine cleaning tasks and caring for both indoor and outdoor areas. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Indoor Cleaning: Clean floors, windows, furniture, restrooms, and fixtures to maintain a safe and tidy workspace
• Outdoor Care: Maintain entrances and grounds by mowing grass, shoveling snow, sweeping walks, and keeping outdoor areas neat
• Waste Removal: Dispose of waste materials properly to support cleanliness and safety
• Minor Repairs: Perform basic repairs to plumbing, electrical systems, and building fixtures as needed
• Team Communication: Coordinate daily tasks with supervisors and coworkers to complete assigned work
• Public Courtesy: Maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward the traveling public

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.
• Schedule is subject to change due to weather/season; winter shifts - 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• 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.

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.