Custodial Worker 1 - Pennsylvania Western University : Job Details

Position Details Position Information Posting Number S277P Posting TextJob Title Custodial Worker 1 Type of Employment Full Time Bargaining Unit AFSCME Full-Time/Part-TimeFLSASalary Range $16.04/hour Department Facilities Management Posting Text Job Summary / Basic Function Cleaning of buildings and surrounding grounds (includes daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms; mopping, vacuuming and trash removal) lift, move and operate cleaning equipment; move heavy furniture and other items; order/stock cleaning supplies; use of custodial supplies. Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Custodial Worker 1 has the responsibility of cleaning a building or a particular area of the building(s). Performs Custodial duties, including but not limited to the following:

Dust mops, wet mops, buffs, strips, waxes floors.

Vacuums and shampoos carpeting.

Washes windows.

Dusts and washes furniture.

Washes blackboards.

Changes light bulbs from a reasonable height.

Empties wastebaskets, carries all wastes to pick-up area.

Cleans and disinfects bathrooms, including mirrors, hand bowls, toilets, walls, showers and floors. Replenishes bathroom supplies.

Shovels snow from immediate entrances.

Collects and disposes of debris around building.

Reports needed repairs in his/her area to immediate supervisors.

Keeps a stock of cleaning supplies by placing order with immediate supervisors.

Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Sufficient physical strength in order to perform custodial tasks.
• Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment.
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces.
• Successful candidates must communicate well, be able to read and understand chemical labels, and will be required to successfully complete an interview.

Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Previous custodial experience preferred. Physical Demands Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height (1/3 of the time). Must be able to carry up to 100 lbs., via team lift, (1/3 of the time). Must be able to push/pull up to 50 lbs. (1/3 of the time). Additional requirements include: Bending, Twisting, Kneeling, Squatting, Crawling, Reaching out and up, Wrist-Turning, Grasping, Pinching and Finger Manipulation (1/3 to 2/3 of the time). Work Location Edinboro Campus Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?Work Hours Thursday to Monday 7am to 3pm Posting Date 11/05/2024 Closing DateOpen Until Filled Yes Diversity Statement The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is committed to and accountable for cultivating an environment that advances diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We strive to create a community that affirms the identities of every individual and affords them dignity and respect, regardless of difference. ADA Statement To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, Executive Director of Equity and Title IX, [email protected]; 814-###-####. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. EEO Statement Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal employment and equal educational opportunities for all individuals regardless of gender, gender identity, race or color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, religion or creed, genetic information, affectional or sexual orientation, veteran status, or other classifications that are protected under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator/Director of Equity and Title IX, 423 Becht Hall 16214-1232; Email [email protected] or phone 814-###-####. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.