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Custodial Worker 1

Salary

$35,306.00 - $46,924.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-32950

Department

Department of General Services

Division

GS Ctrl Op Rgn 1

Opening Date

09/09/2025

Closing Date

9/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

80210

Position Number

00072704

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST02

Bureau / Division Code

00153980

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Facilities Management / Central Operations Region 1

Worksite Address

400 North Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Chelsea Hess

Contact Phone

717.214.3523

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

THE POSITION

Start your career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania! The Department of General Services is seeking a Custodial Worker 1 within the Harrisburg Regional Division. You will maintain an assigned area in a clean and orderly condition and perform general cleaning of offices, restrooms, and other public areas. Take the next step in your journey and become a vital member of our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Custodial Worker 1, you will sweep and mop restroom floors, as well as wash and clean all restroom furnishings to include mirrors, toilets, urinals, partitions, walls, sinks, and other fixtures. We will rely on you to ensure that adequate amounts of restroom supplies are available for use and provide replenishment as needed. Burnt-out or blinking light bulbs, plumbing leaks, clogged drains, and any other discrepancies should be reported to the immediate supervisor.

You will also complete general cleaning and dusting on office furnishings, office equipment, file cabinets, and other items. This includes polishing furniture items such as chairs, desks, conference tables, bookshelves, and other items, in addition to various window and glass cleaning. Your work will also involve operating pallet jacks and dollies to move furniture and materials from one area to another as well as utilizing a commercial heavy-duty scrub machine (buffer) to clean and buff floors. Removing snow and ice removal building entrances, exits, sidewalks, driveways, stairways, or other areas and distributing deicing materials where needed are also required in this role.

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.

+ Essential employee – required to report to work during emergencies and office closings.

+ 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 Requirements:

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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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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.

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov