Custodial Worker 1

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$34,523.00 - $45,888.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Spring City
1 Veterans Drive (Show on map)
Nov 16, 2024
THE POSITION Are you a hardworking and reliable person who takes pride in your work? Join the Southeastern Veterans' Center team as a Custodial Worker and be part of the front line in maintaining a clean and safe environment for our residents. This rewarding career offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Pennsylvania's elderly and disabled military veterans and their spouses. Apply today and embrace the privilege of serving those who have served our country! Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's Veterans by working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Join the team at Southeastern Veterans' Center to discover everything that a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will handle a range of cleaning responsibilities throughout our facility. This includes deep cleaning of resident rooms, common areas, offices, nurse stations, and kitchens, as well as public spaces and transportation vehicles. You will perform general cleaning tasks like mopping, scrubbing, dusting, and polishing surfaces, including walls, floors, handrails, mirrors, and fixtures. Additionally, you will clean and sanitize all restrooms, empty waste containers, and restock supplies such as soap and paper products. You will also move furniture as needed for cleaning, assist with snow removal, and clear debris from sidewalks. Maintaining a safe work environment is essential, so you will report any hazards and assist in training new employees. 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 hour work week Work hours are 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM) and 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM), with rotating days and weekends and a 30-minute lunch. 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 Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required): Willingness to work in Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania Willingness to work a full-time schedule Experience as a custodian, janitor, or cleaning person (Experience might include such things as cleaning restrooms; cleaning resident rooms, offices or public areas; mopping, scrubbing, dusting, sweeping, and buffing) Work experience in an assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital Work experience interacting with patients or residents while cleaning in patient or resident rooms or a dining room setting Work experience with cleaning bodily fluids and disposing infectious waste into proper storage areas Work experience with removing snow, trash, and debris from sidewalks and entrance ways Work experience with using and mixing chemicals or solvents Work experience using manual or power equipment to mop, scrub, sweep, strip, wax, and buff floors 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. 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.