Custodial Worker 1 - Torrance State Hospital
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THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (N-2024-90597) WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM AUGUST 06, 2024 TO AUGUST 20, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Are you an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual who takes pride in your work? Torrance State Hospital is seeking a dedicated Custodial Worker 1. This position is responsible for a range of cleaning tasks related to the upkeep and maintenance of our buildings, equipment, and furniture. If you have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a passion for cleaning, we encourage you to apply today and become a valued member of our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Each day, your role involves ensuring that patients and employees have a clean and well-maintained environment. Your duties encompass cleaning and upkeep of restrooms, shower rooms, patient dormitories, day wards, hallways, stairs, offices, dining areas, lobbies, and recreation areas. You will conduct an annual cleaning of walls, windows, screens, lights, curtains, blinds, and ceilings. Floors will also be stripped, waxed, and maintained on an annual basis. This position requires lifting, climbing ladders, and operating and cleaning all housekeeping equipment. Additionally, you will empty all trash receptacles, inside and out, and keep all areas tidy and free from debris.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday through Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch break. You will have rotating weekends, working approximately every fourth weekend, and will receive days off during the week.
• There is potential for overtime and travel as required.
• May change based on operational needs.
• FREE PARKING!
• 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 Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@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.