Custodial Worker 1

NOTE: This posting will close on June 20, 2025 or after 25 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Our team at the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Southeastern Veterans' Center is dedicated to supporting and serving veterans. We are currently seeking individuals who are passionate about this cause and have a desire to make a difference. Our custodial workers play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and productive environment for our veterans, and we value their contributions to our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace and have a strong commitment to serving our veterans, we encourage you to apply to join our team at the Southeastern Veterans' Center!

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As a Custodial Worker 1, you will be involved in routine manual work in public institutional buildings and surrounding grounds. These duties involve the use of custodial supplies and modern cleaning equipment and may involve the moving and lifting of heavy furniture. You will perform general cleaning duties such as mopping, scrubbing, waxing, polishing, dusting, sweeping, and buffing of walls, baseboards, floors, handrails, elevators, mirrors, interior windows, windowsills, ash trays, air vents, Venetian blinds, curtains, light fixtures, file cabinets, wardrobes, nightstands, water fountains, bathroom fixtures, doors, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, and tray chairs. This work is performed in accordance with a well-established routine and is subject to inspection to meet standards of cleanliness.

Interested 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)
• Two shifts are available:
  • 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, rotating days and weekends, with a 30-minute lunch
  • 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, rotating days and weekends, with a 30-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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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.

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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.