Custodial Worker 1 - Norristown State Hospital

Are you dedicated, reliable, and take pride in maintaining clean and safe environments? The Department of Human Services is looking for Custodial Worker 1s to ensure Norristown State hospital remains welcoming, organized, and well-maintained. In this essential position, you will utilize your strong attention to detail to perform housekeeping tasks in order to ensure a smooth operation at the facility. If you value cleanliness and organization, we invite you to apply today!

As a Custodial Worker 1, you will provide housekeeping services to support efficient operations throughout Norristown State Hospital. Work involves mopping, vacuuming, and sweeping floors, as well as cleaning windows and dusting furniture. You will also be responsible for ensuring all waste is disposed of properly. You can expect to move furniture and equipment, help with snow removal, and maintain dietary areas and equipment. You will have the opportunity to clean and prepare buildings to house outside functions such as trainings, dinners, conferences, patient advocate activities, and events.

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, Sunday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule will rotate every 4th weekend and holidays as assigned.
• Schedule may changed based on operational need and overtime may be required.
• 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.

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.

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.