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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Custodial Worker 1 in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4411092 THE POSITION Do you enjoy cleaning and providing custodial services? If so, we have the job for you! The Gino Merli Veterans' Center, one of six residential long-term care facilities operated by the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, is seeking custodial staff for our Maintenance and Custodial Department.
Watch this to see how you can make a difference by working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. This is a great opportunity for a positive and productive person who takes pride in cleaning and helping others!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform general and deep cleaning duties throughout the facility including resident rooms, nurse stations, offices and common areas. You will sweep, mop and wax floors; dust furniture, blinds, and light fixtures; clean windows, handrails, water fountains, and wheelchairs; clean and sanitize restrooms, empty trash and recycling, including infectious waste; and move furniture. Additionally, you will clear the sidewalks and the facility perimeter of debris, including snow.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are second shift: 2:00pm- 10:00 pm, with rotating schedule and alternating weekends, and a 30-minute lunch. 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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
No minimum experience and training required. Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required): Willingness to work in Scranton, PA Willingness to work a full-time, second shift position
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.) Experience interacting with residents or patients Experience disposing of infectious waste Experience shoveling snow Experience mixing solvents or chemicals Experience using manual and power equipment to maintain floors
Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of 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. 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . 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, pleas 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.