Custodial Worker 1

Are you interested in starting a dependable and rewarding career with the Department of General Services? The Bureau of Facilities Management, Central Operations Region 2 is searching for Custodial Workers to help support the daily operations of busy buildings by making sure work areas stay neat and orderly. Your hard work and dedication will help staff and visitors feel comfortable and cared for. This is a great opportunity to take pride in hands-on work that truly makes a difference!

In this role, you will help maintain clean and orderly building spaces, including offices, restrooms, and public areas. Work involves supporting daily operations of the facility by completing cleaning tasks and reporting issues as needed. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Restroom Cleaning: Wash and sanitize restroom fixtures, floors, and walls while keeping supplies stocked
• Office Cleaning: Dust and clean office furniture, equipment, and surfaces throughout work areas
• Trash Removal: Collect and transport trash and recycling materials to designated pick-up points
• Floor Care: Sweep, mop, vacuum, and remove spills from floors in offices, hallways, and public spaces
• Window Cleaning: Dust and clean windows, sills, blinds, and related fixtures as assigned
• Equipment Use: Operate cleaning tools and machinery and perform basic care and maintenance of equipment

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• 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.
• Note: This position is considered essential. You will be required to report in-office during emergencies and office closings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.