Location: Bloomsburg,PA, USA
Posting DetailsPosting Details Posting Number S193 Classification Title Custodial Worker 1 (Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available) Working Title Custodial Worker 1 (Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available) Department Non-Tech Trades BL Home Campus Bloomsburg Bargaining Unit AFSCME - Agreement Work Location Home Campus Position Type Staff Temporary/ Permanent Permanent Full-time/ Part-timeIf 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: 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 Varies End Time Varies Hours Per Week Other Days Worked (Check all that apply) Varies, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat Salary $16.04 hourly/in accordance with the AFSCME CBA Anticipated Start Date ASAPAnticipated End Date N/APosition Summary Information Position Purpose Commonwealth University of PA is searching for applicants to fill multiple Custodial Worker 1 positions. Full-time and Part-time positons available. Shifts include 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. with rotating weekends, or 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. with rotating weekends.The home campus for these positions is Bloomsburg.The incumbents perform routine manual work in the custodial care of the campus buildings and furnishings, including cleaning and clearing of building entrance walkways.Description of Duties These positions are considered essential personnel positions.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/AFiscal Responsibility N/ASupervisory Responsibility N/AMinimum Requirements Profile Minimum Experience and Training:A valid driver's licensePreferred QualificationsApplicant Rating Criteria 1) Cleaning experience in an educational, healthcare, commercial, institutional or industrialenvironment or other professional cleaning services.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. Reaching for objects at, above and below shoulder4. Frequent twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects5. Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing between 25-50 pounds6. Frequent pushing and pulling of objects weighing over 50 pounds.7. Counting and basic math skills8. Reading skills including understanding written documents9. Limited verbal communication and writing skills10. Sensory skills, i.e. visual and touchPosting Detail Information Open Date mm-dd-yyyy 08/12/2024 Close Date mm-dd-yyyyOpen Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, applications must be received by August 25, 2024 (extended).Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) and Part-Time (18.75 hours/week) positions available.Full-time and Part-time positons available.weekends, or 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. with rotating weekends.Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.Completing this search is contingent upon available funding. Background Clearances Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: 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.Title IX/Clery The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-###-####, ...@commonwealthu.edu or ...@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. 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) ###-####; Fax: (215) ###-####.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