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Custodial Worker 1 - South Mountain Restoration Center

Salary

$35,306.00 - $46,924.00 Annually

Location

Franklin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-29953

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS So Mtn Rstrtn

Opening Date

07/18/2025

Closing Date

7/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

80210

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST02

Bureau / Division Code

00210882

Bureau / Division

South Mountain Restoration Center

Worksite Address

10058 South Mountain Road

City

South Mountain, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17261

Contact Name

Tawnyia McKenrick

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Join our Environment Services Department and shine! The Department of Human Services at the South Mountain Restoration Center is seeking dedicated and dependable individuals to our amazing team. As a Custodial Worker, you will provide custodial care to maintain a clean and sanitary environment within our facility. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your skills and make positive impact on the lives of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding career today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Your role as a Custodial Worker will be vital in ensuring the cleanliness of the facility. You will be responsible for following specific instructions from your manager or supervisor to ensure efficient and thorough cleaning. Your duties will include performing tasks such as mopping, dusting, operating manual and mechanical equipment, and replenishing supplies. You will also be required to handle heavier tasks such as moving and lifting furniture and equipment to maintain an organized environment. Your contribution as a Custodial Worker will be crucial in maintaining a safe and welcoming space for all.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50661688) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week

+ Work hours are available on the following shifts; rotating on and off duty days, including weekends and holidays; with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours may change based on operational needs.

+ 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

+ 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

+ Overtime as operationally necessary

+ FREE parking!

+ 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 Requirement:

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

+ Willing and able to work in Franklin County, PA.

+ Work experience as a custodian, janitor, housekeeping, or cleaning person in an assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, correctional facility, fast food, or restaurant or cafeteria is preferred. (Experience might include such things as cleaning restrooms; cleaning resident rooms, offices, or public areas; mopping, scrubbing, dusting, sweeping, and buffing)

+ Work experience cleaning bodily fluids and disposing infectious waste into proper storage areas.

+ Work experience removing snow, trash, and debris from sidewalks and entrance ways.

+ Work experience using and mixing chemicals or solvents.

+ Work experience using manual or power equipment to mop, scrub, sweep, strip, wax, and buff floors.

+ Work experience in the following:

+ Operating floor scrubbing machine

+ Use of ladders to clean high areas

+ Proper handling of cleaning chemicals

+ Interacting with patients/residents

+ Snow removal from walkways and entrances

+ Changing light bulbs

+ Cleaning furniture

+ Mopping (wet or dry mop)

+ 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 willnotbe 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.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.

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See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.

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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Preferred Qualification: This position is located in South Mountain, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to work in Franklin County, PA?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Preferred Qualification: How many years of experience do you have as a custodial, janitor, or cleaning person? (Experience might include such things as cleaning restrooms; cleaning resident rooms, offices or public areas; mopping, scrubbing, dusting, sweeping buffing, etc.)

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

03

Preferred Qualification: Do you have custodial or housekeeping work experience in the following areas or settings? (Check all that apply.)

+ Hospital

+ Nursing Home

+ Correctional Facility

+ Fast Food or Restaurant

+ Cafeteria

+ School

+ Other

+ None

04

Preferred Qualification: How many years of work experience do you have collecting and disposing infectious waste into proper storage areas?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

05

Preferred Qualification: How many years of work experience do you have removing snow, trash and debris from sidewalks and entrance ways?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

06

Preferred Qualification: How many years of work experience do you have using and mixing chemicals or solvents?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

07

Preferred Qualification: How many years of work experience do you have using manual or power equipment to mop, scrub, sweep, strip, wax, and buff floors?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

08

Preferred Qualification: Do you have any experience in the following tasks? (Please check all that apply.)

+ Operating floor scrubbing machine

+ Use of ladders to clean high areas

+ Proper handling of cleaning chemicals

+ Interacting with patients/residents

+ Snow removal from walkways and entrances

+ Changing light bulbs

+ Cleaning furniture

+ Mopping (wet or dry mop)

+ Scrubbing

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov