Custodial Worker 1

NOTE: This posting will close on April 26, 2026 or after 25 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Are you a positive and productive person who takes pride in cleaning and helping others? Would you enjoy a rewarding and meaningful career that supports Pennsylvania's elderly and disabled military veterans and their spouses? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Southeastern Veterans' Center is seeking a conscientious Custodial Worker 1 who likes to keep busy and complete a variety of tasks each day. If you want to help ensure that buildings and grounds are kept in prime condition for residents, staff, and visitors, then we encourage you to apply today!

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

As a Custodial Worker 1, you will complete routine manual work in public institutional buildings and surrounding grounds. You will use custodial supplies and modern cleaning equipment as well as move and lift heavy furniture. You will also deep clean rest rooms, resident rooms, common areas, offices, and public areas. This role requires following established policies and procedures to ensure completed work complies with all Department of Health standards. In addition, you will assist with snow removal and dispose trash, recyclable materials, and infectious waste.

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 per week
• Work hours are 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating days and weekends.
• 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:

• 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:

• 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.