Custodial Worker 1

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team at Fort Indiantown Gap (FIG) as a Custodial Worker. This role offers the opportunity to maintain the cleanliness of buildings and facilities, contributing to a welcoming environment for all. Your duties will involve a diverse range of cleaning projects, requiring the safe and efficient use of custodial supplies and equipment. If you possess strong cleaning skills, thrive in a physically active role, and take pride in your work, this could be the position for you. If you are ready to make a difference while upholding the DMVA's vital mission, we want you on our team!

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As a Custodial Worker 1, you will be responsible for a wide-range of cleaning, organizational, and general maintenance related projects throughout the facilities at Fort Indiantown Gap. Specific duties may entail cleaning offices, lobbies, hallways, and restrooms, inclusive of cleaning sinks, toilets, mirrors, floors, and all other related fixtures. Projects will be completed by mopping, buffing, waxing, vacuuming, and dusting. You will also properly dispose of trash and ensure that supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, and soap in the restrooms are replaced as necessary. In addition, you will clean and disinfect surfaces and collect and dispose of infectious waste in accordance with safe material handling guidelines. Shoveling snow and removing debris from walkways is another primary function of this position in order to ensure for the safety of others.

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/week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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:

• A conditional offer is contingent on passing a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• 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.

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.