The Watchperson patrols Gracedale Nursing Home buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.
Please answer any supplemental questions truthfully and completely. Use the employment history section of your application to substantiate your answers to supplemental questions.
Equal Employment Opportunities – It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.
For questions regarding this posting, please contact Rosemarie Scianna, Recruitment & Onboarding Administrator, [email protected] or 610-829-6335.
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Watchperson patrols Gracedale Nursing Home buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Housekeeping Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Patrols grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles, using flashlight in poorly lighted areas.
Periodically tours buildings and grounds, examining doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure. Checks exterior lighting and access routes to emergency entrance.
Responds to all reports of possible unauthorized personnel on premises and takes action according to prescribed procedures. Confronts authorized person(s) for questioning, routes or detains them, or telephones police for assistance, according to circumstances.
Sounds fire signal to alert fire department and facility personnel in event of fire or extinguishes fire using extinguisher.
Reports any unusual conditions or malfunctioning of heating, plumbing, or electrical systems to appropriate personnel.
Performs miscellaneous janitorial work as assigned, which may include retrieving items from storeroom, sweeping and mopping floors/areas as needed, and gathering and disposing of trash. Other janitorial duties as necessary.
- An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma; AND
Prior experience as a fireman, policeman, or watchman is preferred, but not required; AND
All employees of Gracedale Nursing Home will be required to attend Feeding Program training.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as making tours of buildings and grounds.
Ability to remain alert and make decisions in an emergency situation.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Telephone, flashlight, trash cart, laundry cart, broom, mop, and fire extinguisher.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check as well as job related tests may be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)
DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE
PAY GRADE: GU-01
UNION STATUS: AFSCME GRACEDALE
Updated July 2025
