Technical Service Janitorial Worker

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a dedicated cleaning staff member to maintain cleanliness in work areas, restrooms, and common spaces across campus facilities. You will perform dusting, mopping, trash removal, and basic maintenance tasks following established procedures.

These full-time roles offer competitive benefits, including a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members, plus retirement plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions.
• Up to 3 months of effective experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect waste from work area; wash chalkboard, gather dirty erasers and supply clean erasers.
• Dust, dust mop floors, wet mop floors, spot clean and vacuum rugs, runners etc., rotate runners and clean stairways.
• Wash glass, mirrors, light fixtures, wainscoting, railings, toilet fixtures, etc., clean restrooms and stock dispensers.
• Wash and polish furniture, brass, etc.
• Maintain equipment and materials used to perform work in a clean and orderly condition.

Skills

Basic math

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Collect waste from work area; wash chalkboard, gather dirty erasers and supply clean erasers
• Dust, dust mop floors, wet mop floors, spot clean and vacuum rugs, runners etc., rotate runners and clean stairways
• Wash glass, mirrors, light fixtures, wainscoting, railings, toilet fixtures, etc., clean restrooms and stock dispensers
• Wash and polish furniture, brass, etc.
• Maintain equipment and materials used to perform work in a clean and orderly condition
• Lock doors, close and lock windows and turn out lights
• Report needed repairs to group leader or supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions; and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required. Up to 3 months of effective experience.

SHIFT SCHEDULE

• 1st shift, Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• 2nd shift, Monday-Friday 4:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
• 3rd shift, Sunday-Friday 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

These positions are part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary & Benefits

For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees designed to support both personal and professional well‑being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.

One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Campus Security Crime Statistics

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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