Custodial Worker 1

Join the Department of Transportation as a Custodial Worker 1 and help maintain a clean and safe environment for employees and visitors. This position offers steady work with a variety of tasks that make each day active and meaningful. It is ideal for someone who values teamwork and wants to support the organization through reliable custodial care. Become part of a group that depends on your dedication and attention to detail.

This position supports the Luzerne County Maintenance District by performing daily custodial tasks that keep buildings and grounds in good condition. You will help maintain clean workspaces, manage supplies, and report safety concerns when needed. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Cleaning Tasks: Perform routine cleaning duties throughout offices and common areas
• Equipment Use: Use vacuums, scrubbers and other janitorial tools safely and correctly
• Grounds Care: Operate mowing and trimming equipment and empty trash containers daily
• Supply Management: Monitor supply levels and keep needed materials stocked
• Safety Reporting: Report any safety hazards to the supervisor in a timely manner

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 12:00 PM to 8:00 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You must have experience utilizing commercial floor scrubbers and carpet shampoo machines
• You must have experience painting large walls and replacing ceiling tiles
• You must have experience lawn mowing, weed trimming, pruning shrubs, maintaining land scape, sweeping, and snow blowing-snow removal on sidewalks
• You must have experience washing windows, removing trash, and climbing ladders 
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: 

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.  

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.