Custodial Worker 1 - Norristown State Hospital

About the role

As a Custodial Worker 1 with the Department of Human Services (DHS) at Norristown State Hospital you will help keep the facility clean and welcoming for everyone who depends on its services. This role offers a chance to contribute to the hospital's daily operations in a hands-on and meaningful way. You will join a hardworking team that takes pride in maintaining high standards. Your efforts support an efficient and comfortable environment for staff, patients, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Floor Care: Dust, mop, strip, wax, and polish floors; clean carpets and shampoo when necessary; and clean baseboards in assigned areas
• Surface Cleaning: Spot clean walls, wipe windows and sills, clean stairwells, clean and polish furniture, fixtures, lavatories, and replace related supplies
• Deep Cleaning: Complete terminal cleaning of beds, dressers, lockers, cabinets, and replace mattresses
• Outdoor and Waste Tasks: Gather and remove trash, sweep walkways and entrances, and shovel snow when needed
• Equipment and Fixture Care: Clean water coolers, maintain dietary areas and equipment, replace light bulbs, and clean light fixtures
• Records and Communication: Report maintenance needs and housekeeping supply shortages to the supervisor and complete required documentation

Schedule

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as needed
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Qualifications

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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