Custodial Worker 2 (Seasonal) - Presque Isle State Park Complex

The Presque Isle State Park Complex is currently looking to hire a Custodial Worker 2. This role involves engaging in hands-on tasks related to the upkeep and cleanliness of the entire Presque Isle State Park Complex, which encompasses both Erie Bluffs State Park and the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. In this position, the employee will take on a leadership role, guiding fellow workers as they carry out a range of routine cleaning and sanitation responsibilities. Do not miss the opportunity to apply today!

This role entails responsibilities that are typically carried out seven days a week, with a schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays based on event requirements or seasonal demands. The individual in this position acts as the lead worker overseeing a small team of park custodial staff, as designated by a supervisor or manager. This includes evaluating the team's work to ensure compliance with established job standards. Additionally, the role involves training new custodial employees in the appropriate cleaning techniques and materials relevant to their tasks. The cleaning duties encompass maintaining both public and employee areas within park facilities, which includes washing, waxing, dusting, and polishing various surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings, stairwells, furniture, and fixtures. The custodian is responsible for sweeping or vacuuming floors and stairwells, as well as shampooing carpets when necessary. Restroom sanitation is also a critical task, requiring thorough cleaning of toilets, urinals, sinks, and fixtures, along with restocking supplies like toilet paper and soap. Waste management is part of the role, involving the collection of trash and recyclables for proper disposal. The custodian is expected to wash windows, remove cobwebs, and ensure that all cleaning supplies and equipment are stored correctly. They are also responsible for requisitioning and distributing cleaning materials while monitoring their usage. Seasonal tasks may include snow shoveling, sweeping, and maintaining the cleanliness of walkways and building entrances. The role may require moving furniture and equipment as directed, reporting any necessary repairs to supervisors, and cleaning the interiors and exteriors of park vehicles. The custodian operates a pickup truck or utility vehicle to transport cleaning supplies throughout the park and is tasked with replacing light bulbs and performing minor repairs, or reporting larger repair needs to a supervisor. Litter collection along roadways and around buildings is also part of the job, ensuring that the park environment remains tidy and welcoming.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal Full-time employment without benefits.
• Shift hours and days vary due to operational need, with a 30-minute lunch
• Weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per week- 7-day operation.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Custodial Worker 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);
• One year of experience performing custodial work.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• 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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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.

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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 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.