Custodial Worker 1Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4739507) ApplyCustodial Worker 1Salary$34,523.00 - $45,888.00 AnnuallyLocation Philadelphia County, PAJob TypeNon-Civil Service Permanent Full-timeJob NumberN-2024-13164DepartmentDepartment of Military & Veterans AffairsDivisionMV Mntnc DvhOpening Date12/02/2024Closing Date12/8/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code80210Position NumberMultiple positions may be filled from this posting.UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitN1Pay GroupST02Bureau / Division Code00135130Bureau / DivisionDelaware Valley Veterans' HomeWorksite Address2701 Southampton RoadCityPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaZip Code19154Contact NameMelanie ScottContact Phone215.856.2710Contact Emailmescott@pa.gov
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THE POSITIONAre you someone who values productivity, takes pride in cleanliness, and enjoys helping others? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Delaware Valley Veterans' Home is currently seeking eager and dependable Custodial Worker 1s to join their team. If you thrive in a busy, energetic environment and enjoy working with a team to accomplish tasks and objectives, then this is the perfect job for you! Watch this video (https://www.flickr.com/photos/panationalguard/40381884892/in/album-72157689769595704/) to see how you can make a difference working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Custodial Worker 1, you will be involved in routine manual work in public institutional buildings and surrounding grounds. These duties involve the use of custodial supplies and modern cleaning equipment and may involve the moving and lifting of heavy furniture. You will perform general cleaning duties such as mopping, scrubbing, waxing, polishing, dusting, sweeping, and buffing of walls, baseboards, floors, handrails, elevators, mirrors, interior windows, windowsills, ash trays, air vents, Venetian blinds, curtains, light fixtures, file cabinets, wardrobes, nightstands, water fountains, bathroom fixtures, doors, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, and tray chairs. This work is performed in accordance with a well-established routine and is subject to inspection to meet standards of cleanliness Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=00047685) .Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment (7.5 hours a day; 37.5 hours a week)
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, rotating days and weekends, with a 30-minute lunch.
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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Additional Requirement:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
Willing and able to work a full-time schedule in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
Work experience as a custodian, janitor, or cleaning person. (Experience might include such things as cleaning restrooms, resident rooms, offices or public areas, mopping, scrubbing, sweeping and buffing.)
Work experience working in an assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital
Work experience interacting with patients or residents while cleaning in patient/resident rooms or a dining room setting
Work experience cleaning bodily fluids and disposing infectious waste into proper storage areas
Work experience removing snow, trash, and debris from sidewalks and entrance ways
Work experience using and mixing chemicals or solvents
Work experience using manual or power equipment to mop, scrub, sweep, strip, wax, and buff floors
Custodial work experience in the following environments: activity/recreation room; bathroom/shower or bathing room; cafeteria/dining room setting; entranceway, lobby, or common space; nursing station; patient or resident rooms; pharmacy; physical therapy rooms
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 willnotbe 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@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.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 Preferred Qualification:You will receive further communication regarding this position, to include scheduling interviews, non-selection, etc., via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.Have you read and understand the above statement?
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Preferred Qualification: This position is in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to work in Philadelphia County, PA?
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Preferred Qualification: This is a Full-time position. Are you willing to work a Full-time schedule?
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Preferred Qualification: How many years of experience do you have as a custodian, janitor, or cleaning person? (Experience might include such things as cleaning restrooms; cleaning resident rooms, offices or public areas; mopping, scrubbing, dusting, sweeping, buffing, etc.)
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
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Preferred Qualification: How many years of work experience do you have in an assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
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Please list dates and employers where you gained your custodial/janitorial/housekeeping experience in an assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital. (If none, type N/A.)
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Preferred Qualification: How many years of work experience do you have interacting with patients or residents while cleaning in patient/resident rooms or a dining room setting?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
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Preferred Qualification: How many years of work experience do you have cleaning bodily fluids and disposing infectious waste into proper storage areas?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
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Preferred Qualification: How many years of work experience do you have removing snow, trash and debris from sidewalks and entrance ways?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
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Preferred Qualification: How many years of work experience do you have using and mixing chemicals or solvents?
3+ years
2- less than 3 years
1- less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
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Preferred Qualification: How many years of work experience do you have using manual or power equipment to mop, scrub, sweep, strip, wax, and buff floors?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
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Preferred Qualification: Do you have any custodial work experience in the following environments? (Please check all that apply.)
Activity/recreation room
Bathroom/Shower or bathing room
Cafeteria/dining room setting
Entranceway/lobby/common space
Nursing station
Patient/resident rooms
Pharmacy
Physical therapy rooms
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AgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp://www.employment.pa.gov
