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Custodial Worker 1, 2nd Shift
Job Description
- Agreement Work Location Home Campus Position Type Staff Temporary/ Permanent Permanent Full-time/ Part-time Full-Time If Part-time, specify percentage (
Examples:
0.75; 0.50; 0.25) Benefits The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include- : Medical and prescription drug benefits. Generous retirement plans, two options: Alternative Retirement Plan ( ARP ) State Employees' Retirement System ( SERS ) Tuition benefits for employees and dependents. Paid time off. Employer-paid dental and vision benefits. Employer-paid life insurance. Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
- Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit.
Visit:
http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits. To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours. Start Time 4:00pm End Time 12:00am Hours Per Week 37.5 hours per week Days Worked (Check all that apply) Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Varies Salary $16.73 hourly/in accordance with theAFSCME CBA
Anticipated Start Date October 2026 Anticipated End Date N/A Position Summary Information Position Purpose The home campus for this position is Bloomsburg. The incumbent performs routine manual work in the custodial care of the campus buildings and furnishings, including cleaning and clearing of building entrance walkways. This position is considered an essential personnel position. Description of Duties Cleans, waxes and polishes floors, lavatories, commodes and showers, following established methods and procedures using appropriate equipment and cleaning materials. Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork and brass fixtures. Replaces light bulbs and make simple repairs to furnishings and equipment. Removes trash, shovels snow and sweeps sidewalks at building entrances. Moves furniture to clean and to accommodate special furniture arrangements for specific events, as instructed. Identifies supplies needed and informs Custodial Worker 2 so that they can be ordered and delivered from central supply. Participates in education and training courses as requested. Practices safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Locks and unlocks rooms and/or buildings, as necessary. Collects trash from trash containers, separates materials for recycling, and removes trash from buildings. Informs Custodial Worker II of building, equipment, and furnishings needing repair and/or maintenance. Completes Custodial Work orders daily by writing additional duties performed on orders and checking listed items when work has been completed. Completed work orders are to be turned in to Custodial Worker II for transmittal to Custodial Services office weekly. May drive University vehicles to assist in moving furniture or supplies and/or run errands, as requested. The General Summary and Principal Duties and Responsibilities sections summarized above provide a representative listing only and should not be regarded as a complete statement of tasks performed by incumbents of this position. It should be recognized, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job related duties in addition to those outlined above. Decision Making N/A Fiscal Responsibility N/A Supervisory Responsibility N/A Minimum Requirements Profile A valid driver's license Preferred Qualifications Cleaning experience in an educational, healthcare, commercial, institutional or industrial environment or other professional cleaning services. Applicant Rating Criteria Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and use appropriate equipment in moving furniture and supplies.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines and other custodial equipment. Ability to learn and practice the materials, methods and procedures used in cleaning operations. Ability to climb and safely use a 10' ladder. Ability to learn and practice the materials, methods and procedures used in cleaning operations. Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse group of people. Essential Functions
WORKING CONDITIONS
: Works inside and outside with adequate equipment, but is subject to weather temperature changes and physical exertion in lifting, moving and operating equipment. 1. Sitting- 0%; walking
- 35%; standing
- 65% 2. Working indoors
- 95% and Outdoors
- 5% 3.
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Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment. Diversity Statement At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:- Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
- Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
- Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.
- related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University's crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University
- Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University
- Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University
- Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III , The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East
- Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107;
Phone:
(215) 656-6010;Fax:
(215) 656-6020. About Commonwealth University of PA The Power of Three Bloomsburg , Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common. We're Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike. We're Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions. We're Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.Quick Link https:
//commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/6011 Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (- ).
- Are you a current employee of the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield)? Yes No
- I am a current AFSCME employee at the Bloomsburg campus desiring to transfer to another AFSCME position in the same, equivalent or lower level classification per Article 29, Seniority, Section 10. Yes No
- Do you currently have a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle? Yes No
- Can you perform the essential duties of this position with or without accommodations?
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$35,662 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth