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Custodial Worker 1

Salary

$35,306.00 - $46,924.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-36145

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Mntnc Swvc

Opening Date

11/10/2025

Closing Date

11/14/2025 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

00134930

Bureau / Division

Southwestern Veterans' Center / Custodial

Worksite Address

7060 Highland Drive

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15206

Contact Name

Natalie Fewell

Contact Phone

412.665.6706

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Start a rewarding and meaningful career by joining the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs! We are seeking hardworking and enthusiastic Custodial Worker 1s to join our maintenance and custodial staff at the Southwestern Veterans’ Center. By ensuring the cleanliness of the center, you will help us continue caring for Pennsylvania's elderly and disabled military Veterans and spouses. Apply today to have a positive impact on the lives of American heroes!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will perform cleaning duties throughout the facilities. Your work will involve performing deep cleaning procedures of resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other areas at the center. You will mop and sweep floors, move and dust furniture, clean and sanitize restrooms, and empty and dispose of waste. Your duties will also include restocking supplies, disposing of infections waste, and cleaning debris from sidewalks including snow during the winter months. As a member of the custodial staff, you will use and mix chemicals from label instructions, as well as clean and rearrange resident rooms prior to occupation. Additionally, you will maintain a safe working environment and report all problems and unsafe conditions to supervisor.

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=00244839) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week

+ Work hours are as follows, with rotating days and weekends:

+ 1st shift: 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM

+ 2nd shift: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

+ 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.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

+ Willing and able to work in Allegheny County, PA

+ Able to work 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM and/or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

+ 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, buffing, etc.)

+ Experience interacting with patients or residents while cleaning in patient/resident rooms or a dining room setting

+ Experience cleaning bodily fluids and disposing infectious waste into proper storage areas

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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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 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to work in Allegheny County, PA?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Preferred Qualification - The work hours for this position are 6:30am to 2:30pm and 12pm to 8pm. Are you able to work this schedule?

+ Ys

+ No

03

Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have 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, buffing, etc.)

+ 3 + years

+ 2- less than 3 years

+ 1- less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

04

Preferred Qualification - Please list dates and employers where you gained your custodial/janitorial/housekeeping experience in an nursing home, or hospital. (If none, type N/A.)

05

Preferred Qualification - How many years of work experience do you have interacting with patients or residents while cleaning in patient/resident rooms or a dining room setting?

+ 3 + years

+ 2- less than 3 years

+ 1- less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

06

Preferred Qualification - How many years of work experience do you have cleaning bodily fluids and disposing infectious waste into proper storage areas?

+ 1 - less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov