Custodial Worker 1 at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania

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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.

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.

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 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.

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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.