Custodial Worker 1 - South Mountain Restoration Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Custodial Worker 1 for the Department of Human Services at the South Mountain Restoration Center to maintain clean and safe spaces for residents and staff. This full‑time position emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and safe handling of cleaning chemicals.

Key responsibilities include general cleaning, linen services, and equipment operation, with a rotating schedule that may include weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Willingness and ability to work in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
• Experience as a custodian, janitor or cleaning person preferred.
• Experience in hospital, nursing home, correctional facility, fast food facility, restaurant, cafeteria, or school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mop, dust, scrub, wash, polish, and vacuum floors, furniture, walls, radiators, carpets and mats.
• Empty and clean receptacles, remove trash and soiled linen, and separate recyclables.
• Prepare, deliver, disinfect, and organize linen carts, tubs, racks, tablecloths, napkins, and clothing items.
• Use manual and mechanical custodial equipment following instructions and safety procedures.
• Clean dining areas, tables, chairs, floors, window sills, and designated kitchen items.
• Clean assistive devices, mattresses, lifts, chairs, wheelchairs, curtains, and related equipment.

Job description

THE POSITION

Do you want to be part of a team that keeps South Mountain Restoration Center clean and inviting for everyone who lives and works there? As a Custodial Worker 1 for the Department of Human Services, you will take pride in maintaining spaces that support comfort and safety. This position offers steady, meaningful work that helps create a pleasant environment throughout the campus. Your dedication will contribute to the quality of life of residents and the smooth operation of the facility.

THE POSITION

Do you want to be part of a team that keeps South Mountain Restoration Center clean and inviting for everyone who lives and works there? As a Custodial Worker 1 for the Department of Human Services, you will take pride in maintaining spaces that support comfort and safety. This position offers steady, meaningful work that helps create a pleasant environment throughout the campus. Your dedication will contribute to the quality of life of residents and the smooth operation of the facility.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on maintaining clean, sanitary, and orderly buildings and grounds to support daily living at South Mountain Restoration Center. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• General Cleaning: Mop, dust, scrub, wash, polish, and vacuum floors, furniture, walls, radiators, carpets, and mats
• Trash Handling: Empty and clean receptacles, remove trash and soiled linen, and separate recyclable materials
• Linen Services: Prepare, deliver, disinfect, and organize linen carts, tubs, racks, tablecloths, napkins, and clothing items
• Equipment Operation: Use manual and mechanical custodial equipment by following instructions and safe techniques
• Dining and Kitchen Care: Clean dining areas, tables, chairs, floors, window sills, and designated kitchen items
• Specialized Cleaning: Clean assistive devices, mattresses, lifts, chairs, wheelchairs, curtains, and related equipment

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on a rotating basis, including weekends and holidays, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Willingness and ability to work in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
• Work experience as a custodian, janitor, or cleaning person. This experience may include cleaning restrooms; cleaning resident rooms, offices, or public areas; and performing tasks such as mopping, scrubbing, dusting, sweeping, or buffing.
• Custodial or housekeeping work experience in a hospital, nursing home, correctional facility, fast food facility, restaurant, cafeteria, or school
• Work experience collecting and disposing of infectious waste into proper storage areas
• Work experience removing snow, trash, and debris from sidewalks and building entrance ways
• Work experience using and mixing chemicals or solvents
• Work experience using manual or power equipment to mop, scrub, sweep, strip, wax, and buff floors
• Work experience performing tasks such as operating a floor scrubbing machine, using ladders to clean high areas, proper handling of cleaning chemicals, interacting with patients or residents, snow removal from walkways and entrances, replacing light bulbs, cleaning furniture, mopping (wet or dry), and scrubbing

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.