Custodial Worker 1 (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Are you a dependable, hardworking individual who takes pride in a job well done as a Custodial Worker 1 with the Department of Human Services? This role gives you the chance to help maintain clean and welcoming spaces that support the needs of the Selinsgrove Center. Your efforts will make a direct impact on the comfort and safety of residents, staff and visitors. Join a team that values reliability, teamwork and strong work habits.

Selinsgrove Center is located in a nice rural location just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove. We are only a couple of minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools, and Susquehanna University. Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center!

This position helps maintain clean, safe, and orderly environments throughout the Selinsgrove Center. The role involves using proper cleaning tools, following safety guidelines, and completing tasks in line with established procedures. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Cleaning: Maintain bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, and other areas using proper cleaning tools and techniques
• Equipment Operation: Use mechanical cleaning equipment safely and store it correctly after use
• Chemical Safety: Select and apply appropriate cleaning products according to guidelines and safety sheets
• Hazard Removal: Clear entrance areas of snow, ice, and water to prevent accidents
• Furniture Movement: Move furniture and equipment as needed to support cleaning tasks
• Supply Requests: Request and maintain needed cleaning supplies to support daily responsibilities

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, on a rotating schedule, which includes 4 to 5 weekends per year and a 30 minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel: As needed
• 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 possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

• 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.