Employment First Worker

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Employment First Worker at the Hiram G. Andrews Center in Johnstown, PA. The role emphasizes learning through hands-on tasks to keep campus spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff.

You will join a team that maintains facilities and supports daily operations in a campus setting. Schedule is 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available.

Qualifications

• Adhere to values and ethics of the Department of Labor & Industry.
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and good work ethic.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to show initiative and problem-solve.

Responsibilities

• General Maintenance: assist with routine tasks to maintain buildings and grounds.
• Shared Area Support: clean and organize common spaces.
• Grounds Care: perform light outdoor tasks with hand tools.
• Plant Care: water indoor plants and monitor their health.
• Material Handling: gather supplies and deliver items as requested.
• Project Assistance: support larger maintenance projects with tools and equipment.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Initiative

Discretion

Job description

Salary

$28,988.00 - $42,347.00 Annually

Location

Cambria County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-60910

Department

Department of Labor & Industry

Division

LI HGAC Mntnc Div

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

09050

Position Number

00048515

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST01

Bureau / Division Code

00126350

Bureau / Division

Hiram G Andrews Center - Maintenance Division

Worksite Address

727 Goucher Street

City

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15905

Contact Name

Moureen Gunyanyi

THE POSITION

The Employment First Worker position at the Hiram G. Andrews Center gives you the chance to grow your skills while supporting a vibrant campus community. This role allows you to learn through hands-on tasks that keep the facility running smoothly. You will play an important part in helping students and staff enjoy clean, safe, and welcoming spaces. Join the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and take the first step toward building your future.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the daily care and upkeep of campus spaces through hands-on learning and supervised tasks. As an Employment First Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• General Maintenance: Assist with routine tasks assigned by a supervisor to support building and grounds upkeep
• Shared Area Support: Help maintain common spaces by completing light cleaning and organization activities
• Grounds Care: Carry out simple outdoor tasks such as raking, weeding, and sweeping using hand tools
• Plant Care: Tend to indoor plants by watering and monitoring their condition
• Material Handling: Gather supplies and deliver requested items to designated areas
• Project Assistance: Support larger maintenance efforts by providing tools or helping position 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
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Occasionally overtime is required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• The position is not AWS (alternate work schedule) eligible.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Additional Requirements:

• You must adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of Labor & Industry.
• You must demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and good work ethic.
• You must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• You must show initiative and problem-solving skills.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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.