Reference #: 4641342 THE POSITION Are you interested in a career within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Department of General Services is looking for a motivated Custodial Worker to join our team at our Scranton State Office Building. This position gives you the opportunity to perform general cleaning duties within offices, restrooms, and other public areas. Your hard work is more than just a job, it is a career opportunity!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK This Custodial Worker 1 position involves sweeping and mopping restroom floors as well as washing and cleaning all restroom furnishings to include mirrors, toilets, urinals, partitions, walls, and sinks. You must ensure that adequate amounts of restroom supplies are available for use and provide replenishment as needed. Any discrepancies, such as burnt-out or blinking light bulbs, plumbing leaks, or clogged drains should be reported to the immediate supervisor.

General cleaning and dusting are completed on office furnishings, office equipment, and file cabinets in addition to polishing furniture items, such as chairs, desks, conference tables, and bookshelves. You will operate pallet jacks and dollies to move furniture and materials from one area to another as well as utilize a commercial heavy-duty scrub machine (buffer) to clean and buff floors.  Snow and ice removal is required from building entrances, exits, sidewalks, driveways, and stairways as well as distribution of deicing materials where needed. You will also have the opportunity to assist maintenance personnel in the performance of their respective duties.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position is considered essential, you will be required to report in-office during emergencies and office closings.

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 Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.