Custodial Worker 1

The Department of Transportation in Towanda is excited to announce an excellent opportunity for a motivated and dependable individual to join our dynamic team! In this vital role, you will play a key part in maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of our buildings and surrounding grounds. Your custodial care and support will ensure our transportation maintenance operations run safely, efficiently, and effectively. If you seek a fulfilling career within the Commonwealth, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact and become an invaluable member. Do not miss out on this rewarding opportunity!

As a Custodial Worker 1, you will take charge of essential cleaning tasks, ensuring that lavatory facilities, office spaces, garage areas, and training or meeting rooms are maintained to the highest standard. You will also oversee essential building maintenance functions, including efficient waste collection, thorough dusting of furniture and fixtures, sweeping, washing, waxing floors, vacuuming, and window cleaning.

You will proficiently operate various small tools and equipment, such as push and riding mowers, weed eaters, edgers, and hedge trimmers. Your responsibilities will involve expertly mowing grass, pulling weeds, and diligently maintaining planting beds, trees, and shrubs across department grounds and facilities. In winter, you will efficiently clear sidewalks and driveways of snow and ice, rake leaves, and manage minor storm damage, such as fallen branches, as necessary. You will confidently select the right tools and equipment for every task, ensuring they are properly cleaned and maintained to uphold our operational standards.

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $34,523 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• 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.

• 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.

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