Custodial Worker 1 - Warren State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Sparta Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services in Warren State Hospital is hiring a Custodial Worker 1 to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

The role includes cleaning areas, sanitizing surfaces, operating custodial equipment, managing linens, and following safety procedures with PPE. Full-time schedule 37.5 hours weekly, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, rotating schedule. Telework not offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient living areas, restrooms, offices, and hospital spaces.
• Disinfect surfaces, remove trash, and follow procedures for handling hazardous waste and chemical spills.
• Wash walls, ceilings, windows, and floors using custodial equipment.
• Operate tools and machines such as vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, pressure washers, and carpet extractors.
• Load soiled linens, distribute clean linens, mark clothing for identification, and meet area supply quotas.
• Follow safety procedures and apply proper chemical handling guidelines with PPE.

Job description

Join the Department of Human Services (DHS) as a Custodial Worker 1 at Warren State Hospital and help create a clean, safe environment for everyone who enters the facility. This role lets you take pride in meaningful work that supports patients, staff, and visitors. Every day brings fresh opportunities to make the hospital brighter, healthier, and more welcoming. Be part of a team where your hard work and attention to detail truly matter.

This position provides essential custodial services to keep Warren State Hospital safe, clean, and comfortable for patients, staff, and visitors. The role involves cleaning many areas of the hospital, handling equipment, and supporting daily operations. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Cleaning Duties: Perform thorough cleaning of patient living areas, restrooms, shower rooms, offices, and other hospital spaces
• Sanitation Tasks: Disinfect surfaces, remove trash, and follow procedures for handling hazardous waste and chemical spills
• Floor and Surface Care: Wash walls, ceilings, windows, draperies, light fixtures, and floors using ladders, scaffolding, and custodial equipment
• Equipment Operation: Operate tools and machines such as vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, pressure washers, and carpet extractors
• Linen Management: Load soiled linens, distribute clean linens, mark clothing for identification, and meet area supply quotas
• Safety Compliance: Use personal protective equipment, follow safety procedures, and apply proper chemical handling guidelines

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. You will work a rotating schedule. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• 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

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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).

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.