Custodial Worker 1

Are you looking for a role where your hard work keeps a vital facility running smoothly as a Custodial Worker 1 for the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)? This position lets you make a real difference by caring for the buildings and grounds used by laboratory staff. Your efforts will help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace. Become part of a team that values reliability and dedication.

This position supports the daily upkeep of the PSP Greensburg Regional Laboratory and the Greensburg DNA Laboratory by performing essential custodial work. The role ensures that the buildings and grounds remain clean, safe, and functional for staff and visitors. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Floor Care: Sweep, vacuum, mop, buff, and wax floors
• Restroom Cleaning: Clean toilets, urinals, sinks, and showers, and restock soap, paper towels, and toilet paper
• Waste Removal: Empty trash and recycling containers and place collected materials in outdoor receptacles
• Surface Cleaning: Clean windows and mirrors, dust surfaces, and replace light bulbs and ceiling tiles when needed
• Supply Management: Maintain adequate custodial supply levels and care for cleaning tools and equipment
• Outdoor Upkeep: Remove snow and ice from walkways, apply salt, and keep outdoor areas free of debris

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per 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.

• You must possess a valid driver's license.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.