Reference #: 4761061
THE POSITION
The Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital is seeking responsible and detail-oriented individuals to join its Environmental Department team. An ideal candidate must be able to follow directions accurately and adhere to safety guidelines. Your duties will involve working in a secure building performing important housekeeping tasks to provide our patients and employees with a clean place to live and work. We value a positive attitude and strong communication skills in our employees. If you are looking for an opportunity to use your high energy to provide housekeeping duties in a fun work environment, we encourage you to apply today!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Custodial Worker 1, you will clean and sanitize examination rooms, offices, patients' rooms, laboratories, and public areas. You will perform housekeeping duties, including mopping, vacuuming, and sweeping floors; cleaning windows; and dusting furniture. You will also empty trash cans, restock the supplies in bathrooms, and move items around as needed. In addition, you will deep clean, refinish floors, stock and distribute clean linens, and properly dispose of waste. You will maintain a safe work environment using the proper personal protective equipment (PPE), follow equipment operation and chemical handling policies, and complete daily documentation of duties.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Temporary full-time employment. You will work 37.5 hours per week for 6 to 11 months.
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch. The work schedule includes rotating weekends. You will work approximately every fourth weekend with days off during the week. Work hours and schedule may change based on operational needs.
Overtime and travel as operationally necessary
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.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 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.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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-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 mployer 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.