Salary: $34,523.00 - $45,888.00 Annually Location : Columbia County, PA Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number: N-2024-12979 Department: Department of Transportation Division: TR Columbia Co Opening Date: 11/26/2024 Closing Date: 12/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code: 80210 Position Number: 50242301 Union: AFSCME Bargaining Unit: N1 Pay Group: ST02 Bureau / Division Code: 00080310 Bureau / Division: Transportation - Columbia County Maintenance Organization City: Mifflinville, Pennsylvania Zip Code: 18631 Contact Name: Morgan Hopkins Contact Phone: 570.###.#### Contact Email: ...@pa.gov Worksite Address: Columbia County Roadside Rest, Interstate 80, sites 37 and 38, mile marker 246 Westbound, Mifflin Township THE POSITION Are you someone who takes pride in keeping things clean and orderly? The Department of Transportation is currently seeking a motivated and reliable Custodial Worker 1! In this position, you will perform routine manual work in the custodial care for the Columbia County Roadside Rest building and surrounding grounds. If you are interested in a career within the commonwealth, you will want to take advantage of this rewarding opportunity. Apply today and become a valuable member of our team! DESCRIPTION OF WORK The main duty of this role is to provide custodial support for public roadside rest areas and their surroundings. It is essential to maintain a clean and safe environment, which involves regular cleaning and minor maintenance tasks for the buildings and grounds. The focus is on using appropriate methods and materials for cleaning and maintaining the facilities and equipment. This position typically works under close supervision or follows established routines, performing tasks such as mopping, scrubbing, polishing, dusting, and cleaning restrooms. Additionally, responsibilities may include outdoor maintenance tasks like grass cutting, hedge trimming, snow shoveling, and keeping the premises orderly. Other duties may involve replacing light bulbs and performing simple repairs. 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 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Sunday - Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Work Location: Columbia County Roadside Rest, Interstate 80, sites 37 and 38, mile marker 246 Westbound, Mifflin Township, Mifflinville.
- 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSAdditional Requirement:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@pa.gov.
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- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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