Custodial Worker 1 Pool (Multiple Positions Available, Temporary, Part-Time)

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Dental & vision benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary insurances

Retirement programs

Job summary

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg is hiring a Custodial Worker 1 Pool for a part-time, temporary position. The role involves routine cleaning and maintenance of campus buildings, essential personnel status, and duties to support events and daily operations.

The position is 45% FTE with up to 16 hours per week, starting August 2026. Salary is $16.73 per hour and workers may be assigned to Home Campus Mansfield, PA.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or training required.
• 1 or 2 years of custodial experience preferred in a commercial workplace.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, waxes and polishes floors, lavatories, commodes and showers, following established methods and procedures using appropriate equipment and cleaning materials.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork and brass fixtures.
• Replaces light bulbs and make simple repairs to furnishings and equipment.
• Removes trash, shovels snow and sweeps sidewalks at building entrances.
• Moves furniture to clean and to accommodate special furniture arrangements for specific events, as instructed.
• Identifies supplies needed and informs Custodial Worker 2 so that they can be ordered and delivered from central supply.
• Participates in education and training courses as requested.
• Practices safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Locks and unlocks rooms and/or buildings, as necessary.
• Collects trash from trash containers, separates materials for recycling, and removes trash from buildings.
• Informs Custodial Worker II of building, equipment, and furnishings needing repair and/or maintenance.
• Completes Custodial Work orders daily by writing additional duties performed on orders and checking listed items when work has been completed. Completed work orders are to be turned in to Custodial Worker II for transmittal to Custodial Services office weekly.
• May drive University vehicles to assist in moving furniture or supplies and/or run errands, as requested.

Job description

Custodial Worker 1 Pool (Multiple Positions Available, Temporary, Part-Time)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For full consideration, applications must be received by July 26, 2026.

Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.

Posting Number

Posting Number S397

Classification Title

Classification Title Custodial Worker 1

Working Title

Working Title Custodial Worker 1 Pool (Multiple Positions Available, Temporary, Part-Time)

Department

Department Non-Tech Trades MA

Home Campus

Home Campus Mansfield

City

City Mansfield

State

State Pennsylvania

Zip Code

Zip Code 16933

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit AFSCME - Agreement

Work Location

Work Location Home Campus

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Temporary/ Permanent

Temporary/ Permanent Temporary

Full-time/ Part-time

Full-time/ Part-time Part-Time

If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)

45% FTE (Up to 16 hours per week)

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include

• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Start Time

Start Time Varies

End Time

End Time Varies

Hours Per Week Other

Hours Per Week Other

Days Worked (Check all that apply)

Days Worked (Check all that apply) Varies

Salary

Salary $16.73 hourly/in accordance with the AFSCME CBA

Anticipated Start Date

August 2026

Anticipated End Date

TBD

Position Summary Information

Position Purpose

The incumbent performs routine manual work in the custodial care of the campus buildings and furnishings, including cleaning and clearing of building entrance walkways.

This position is considered an essential personnel position.

Description of Duties

• Cleans, waxes and polishes floors, lavatories, commodes and showers, following established methods and procedures using appropriate equipment and cleaning materials.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork and brass fixtures.
• Replaces light bulbs and make simple repairs to furnishings and equipment.
• Removes trash, shovels snow and sweeps sidewalks at building entrances.
• Moves furniture to clean and to accommodate special furniture arrangements for specific events, as instructed.
• Identifies supplies needed and informs Custodial Worker 2 so that they can be ordered and delivered from central supply.
• Participates in education and training courses as requested.
• Practices safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Locks and unlocks rooms and/or buildings, as necessary.
• Collects trash from trash containers, separates materials for recycling, and removes trash from buildings.
• Informs Custodial Worker II of building, equipment, and furnishings needing repair and/or maintenance.
• Completes Custodial Work orders daily by writing additional duties performed on orders and checking listed items when work has been completed. Completed work orders are to be turned in to Custodial Worker II for transmittal to Custodial Services office weekly.
• May drive University vehicles to assist in moving furniture or supplies and/or run errands, as requested.

The General Summary and Principal Duties and Responsibilities sections summarized above provide a representative listing only and should not be regarded as a complete statement of tasks performed by incumbents of this position. It should be recognized, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job related duties in addition to those outlined above.

Decision Making

N/A

Fiscal Responsibility

N/A

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Minimum Requirements Profile

No previous experience or training required.

Preferred Qualifications

1 or 2 years of custodial experience preferred in a commerical work place