Custodial Worker 1 - South Mountain Restoration Center

Are you a dependable and hardworking individual who takes pride in a job well done? The Department of Human Services is seeking dedicated Custodial Workers to join our team. In this important role, you will perform a variety of custodial duties within institutional buildings and on the surrounding grounds to help maintain a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment for the residents of South Mountain Restoration Center. If you have a positive attitude and are interested in building a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply today.

In this position, you will use custodial supplies and cleaning materials and operate and maintain equipment and machines following established procedures and safety guidelines. You will be assigned to designated areas by a manager or supervisor and will perform a range of cleaning and housekeeping duties, including mopping, dusting, polishing furniture, washing walls, replenishing supplies, and emptying and cleaning trash containers. Additionally, you will operate both manual and mechanical equipment according to instructions and help move or lift furniture and equipment when needed. You will also work with other department staff and make adjustments to meet the needs of residents.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are as follows: one position is scheduled from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM; two positions are scheduled from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You will rotate on and off duty days, including weekends and holidays, and each shift includes a 30-minute lunch. Schedules may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime: As needed
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Willingness to work in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
• Previous custodial, janitor, or cleaning experience
• Experience as a custodial or housekeeping in the following areas or settings (Experience might include working in such areas as hospital, nursing home, correctional facility, fast food, cafeteria, or school.)
• Experience collecting and disposing of infectious waste into proper storage areas
• Experience removing snow, trash and debris from sidewalks and entrance ways
• Experience using and mixing chemicals or solvents
• Experience using manual or power equipment to mop, scrub, sweep, strip, wax and buff floors
• Experience in the following tasks: operating floor scrubbing machine, use of ladders to clean high areas, proper handling of cleaning chemicals, interacting with patients or residents, snow removal from walkways and entrances, changing light bulbs, cleaning furniture, mopping (wet or dry mop), and scrubbing

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require 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.

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.