Custodial Worker - Danville State Hospital; 3rd Shift

Become a Custodial Worker 1 with the Department of Human Services (DHS) at Danville State Hospital and take pride in helping create a bright, welcoming environment for everyone who walks through the doors. This hands-on role allows you to make a visible impact each day as you support the comfort and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help keep the hospital running smoothly and looking its best.

Step into a role where your hard work is appreciated and your contribution truly matters.

This position supports the hospital by completing daily housekeeping tasks, caring for equipment, and keeping assigned areas clean and orderly. It focuses on creating a comfortable, sanitary environment and assisting with duties that support overall facility operations. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Cleaning Tasks: Perform surface cleaning, remove trash, wash floors, clean fixtures, and complete other housekeeping duties
• Outdoor Care: Sweep steps and ramps, clean entrance areas, and remove snow and ice as needed
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean equipment surfaces, inspect cords and connections, and check for visible defects
• Laundry Support: Assist with the pickup and delivery of laundry items throughout the facility
• Supply Organization: Maintain housekeeping closets, label containers properly, and ensure infection control supplies are stocked

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

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Saturday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch from 2:00 AM to 2:30 AM. You will work every other weekend and have rotating days off.
• 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.
• 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.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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 to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

• 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 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.