Custodial Worker 1
About the role
As a Custodial Worker 1 with the Department of Transportation, you will help maintain buildings and grounds that support important transportation activities. This position offers hands-on work that keeps facilities safe, clean, and functioning well. Your efforts will help create a dependable environment for employees and visitors. The Department of Transportation encourages you to bring your dedication to this valuable role.
Responsibilities
- Facility Cleaning: Perform routine cleaning of restrooms, offices, garages, and meeting spaces
- Building Maintenance: Complete tasks such as waste collection, dusting, vacuuming, and window washing
- Equipment Operation: Use tools and small equipment including mowers, weed eaters, and trimmers
- Grounds Care: Maintain grass, planting beds, shrubs, and trees around Department facilities
- Seasonal Work: Clear sidewalks, driveways, and entrances of snow, ice, leaves, and debris
- Documentation Handling: Complete required forms and maintain accurate records for materials and purchases
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.
Pay
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).
Schedule
Full-time employment; work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. Travel to satellite sites, including Sullivan County locations, to perform custodial duties is required as needed. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.