THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career caring for Pennsylvania's elderly and disabled military Veterans and spouses? If so, we have the job for you!
This Custodial Worker 1 position is located in the Maintenance/Custodial Department of the Southeastern Veterans Center, one of six residential long-term care facilities operated by the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs. Your careful cleaning and attention to detail will help create a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This job is for a positive and productive person who takes pride in cleaning and helping others!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position does routine manual work in public institutional buildings and surrounding grounds with a well-established routine to meet standards of cleanliness. Work involves using custodial supplies and modern cleaning equipment and may involve the moving and lifting of heavy furniture. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:
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- Restroom Care: Clean and sanitize all restrooms and restock essential supplies
- General Cleaning: Carry out cleaning tasks in resident rooms, offices, and public spaces, including mopping, dusting, polishing, sweeping, and buffing
- Waste Handling: Empty waste containers, dispose of trash and recyclables, and transport infectious waste to designated areas
- Supply Movement: Pick up or deliver cleaning supplies and move furniture or equipment as needed for cleaning or room rearrangement
- Safety Practices: Maintain a safe work environment, report hazards or issues, and follow all departmental safety rules
- Outdoor Tasks: Remove snow, clear debris from walkways, and support related outdoor maintenance activitiesInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment (7.5 hours per day; 37.5 hours per week)
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch, rotating days and weekends
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment may require satisfactory completion of a medical examination.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
Work Location: In person
