Custodial Worker 1

THE POSITION

The Custodial Worker 1 position with the Department of Transportation in Bradford County offers an opportunity to support safe and efficient operations. This role helps keep facilities and grounds clean, welcoming, and ready for daily use. Individuals who enjoy hands-on work and making a visible difference will find this position rewarding. Join a team that values reliability, dedication, and pride in maintaining public spaces.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports transportation maintenance operations by providing cleaning, upkeep, and care for Department facilities and grounds. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• General Cleaning: Perform non specialized cleaning of lavatories, offices, garages, and meeting spaces
• Building Upkeep: Carry out tasks such as waste collection, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, washing windows, and floor care
• Grounds Maintenance: Operate small tools and equipment to mow grass, trim vegetation, and maintain planted areas
• Seasonal Tasks: Clear snow and ice from walkways, remove leaves, and address minor storm damage
• Basic Repairs: Replace light bulbs and complete simple repairs or report maintenance needs to supervisors
• Documentation Duties: Complete required forms and maintain accurate records of purchases, invoices, and packing slips

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 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,010 (before taxes).
• 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 Requirements:

• 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 s