FOR INTERNAL BIDDING ONLY E&G Custodial Worker 1 - 1st shift

Kutztown University; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kutztown University is seeking an Internal KU AFSCME custodian. This internal posting means external applicants will not be considered. The job is emergency essential and involves cleaning duties with custodial supplies and equipment, including moving heavy furniture.

Work follows a established routine and is inspected for cleanliness. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours, 7:00–15:00. Required knowledge includes reading and understanding written materials, following instructions, and

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand written materials.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain facilities using custodial supplies and equipment; may move heavy furniture.
• Work according to a well-established routine and be subject to inspection to ensure cleanliness standards.
• Crew schedule is Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours, 7:00–15:00.

Skills

Read materials

Follow instructions

Oral communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Job description

Job Summary

INTERNAL KU STAFF AFSCME APPLICANTS ONLY. No external applicantswill be considered for this post,

This is an emergency essential position.

An employee in this class performs a variety of tasks in connectionwith cleaning functions. Work involves the use of custodialsupplies and modern cleaning equipment and may involve the movingand lifting of heavy furniture. Work is performed in accordancewith a well-established routine and is subject to inspection duringprogress or upon completion for the attainment of establishedstandards of cleanliness.

The days and hours for this custodian position areMonday-Friday 37.5hr 07:00-15:00.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and understand written materials
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships

Minimum Qualifications

No previous experience or training required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year cleaning or manual labor experience
• Stable employment history—a minimum of one year with the sameemployer
• One year of work experience that includes cleaning in aninstitutional environment
• One year of work experience related to floor care includingcarpet cleaning, scrubbing/waxing, and stripping and waxing

Supplemental Information

Internal KU AFSCME staff application materials should be received no later than the end of the day on October 3, 2026. If there are no internal applicants before October 3, 2026, this position will be filled through the 26-27 Custodial Worker 1 post.

Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Kutz town University is an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.

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