Employment First Worker

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Employment First Worker at the Hiram G. Andrews Center. This on-site role supports campus spaces through hands-on maintenance, cleaning, and plant care to keep facilities welcoming and safe for students and staff.

Responsibilities include light groundskeeping, material handling, and assisting larger maintenance tasks. The position offers full-time hours (6:00 AM–2:00 PM, Monday–Friday) with occasional overtime; telework is not

Qualifications

• Professionalism and reliability required.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow supervisor instructions and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance tasks to support building and grounds upkeep.
• Light cleaning and organization of shared spaces.
• Outdoor tasks like raking, weeding, and sweeping with hand tools.
• Indoor plant care including watering and monitoring.
• Gather, transport, and deliver supplies as needed.
• Assist larger maintenance projects by handling tools and equipment.

Skills

Professionalism

Discretion

Communication

Job description

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.

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

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.