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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Custodial Worker 1 in Pennsylvania
Custodial Worker 1
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Custodial Worker 1
Salary
$32,235.00 - $42,836.00 Annually
Location
Allegheny County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2023-56871
Department
Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Division
MV Mntnc Swvc
Opening Date
07/03/2023
Closing Date
10/1/2023 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
134930
Bureau / Division
Southwestern Veterans' Center/Maintenance
Worksite Address
7060 Highland Drive
City
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15206
Contact Name
Gary Wisnick
Contact Email
gwisnick@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career caring for Pennsylvania's elderly and disabled military Veterans and spouses? If so, we have the job for you!
This position is located in the Maintenance/Custodial Department of the Southwestern Veterans' Home, one of six residential long-term care facilities operated by the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Custodial workers are involved in routine manual work in public institutional buildings and surrounding grounds. Work involves the use of custodial supplies and modern cleaning equipment and may involve the moving and lifting of heavy furniture. Work is performed in accordance with a well-established routine and is subject to inspection to meet standards of cleanliness. This job is for a positive and productive person who takes pride in cleaning and helping others!
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=50662834) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week.
Work schedules available:
1st shift (6:30 am – 2:30 pm); Rotating Days & Weekends
2nd shift (1:00 pm – 9:00 pm); Rotating Days & Weekends
Working every other weekend is required
Lunch Period: 30 minutes
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):
Work experience as a custodian, janitor, or cleaning person in an assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital is preferred. (Experience might include such things as cleaning restrooms; cleaning resident rooms, offices or public areas; mopping, scrubbing, dusting, sweeping, buffing, etc.)
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
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.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.
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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, six 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
Indicate the type of shift you are interested in. (Check all that apply.)
1st shift (6:30 AM - 2:30 PM), rotating days & weekends.
2nd shift (1:00 PM – 9:00 AM), rotating days & weekends.
02
This position is in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to work in Allegheny County, PA?
Yes
No
03
Preferred Requirement: 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 or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
04
Preferred Requirement: How many years of work experience do you have in an assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
05
Preferred Requirement: How many years of work experience do you have cleaning bodily fluids and disposing infectious waste into proper storage areas?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
06
Preferred Requirement: How many years of work experience do you have removing snow, trash and debris from sidewalks and entrance ways?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
07
Preferred Requirement: How many years of work experience do you have using and mixing chemicals or solvents?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
08
Preferred Requirement: How many years of work experience do you have using manual or power equipment to mop, scrub, sweep, strip, wax, and buff floors?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov