Custodial Worker 1 - Wernersville State Hospital

Posted 4 days ago

governmentjobscomWernersville (PA)

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

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About the role

Custodial Worker 1 Become a Custodial Worker 1 with the Wernersville State Hospital, Department of Human Services. In this role, you will help keep living areas, offices, and other spaces clean and safe for everyone on campus. You will have the opportunity to work with a supportive team that values responsibility, teamwork, and attention to detail. This position offers steady work, important duties, and the chance to make a positive difference each day! This position helps maintain clean, safe, and orderly areas throughout the hospital campus. Your work supports patient care by providing custodial services, responding to cleaning needs, and assisting with linen delivery. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties: Daily Cleaning: Clean living units, offices, hallways, and other areas across the hospital campus Linen Duties: Deliver, sort, and prepare linens and clothing for use throughout the facility Equipment Use: Operate custodial equipment safely and report needed repairs Emergency Response: Handle urgent cleaning needs such as spills, flooding, or isolation procedures Outdoor Tasks: Assist with snow shoveling, walkway cleaning, and maintaining building entrances Basic Maintenance: Replace light bulbs and assist with moving furniture and larger items when needed Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule may change based on operational needs. Rotating weekends and holidays as assigned Overtime and travel as needed Free parking The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. 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 Requirements: 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.

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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. 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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