Custodial Worker - Danville State Hospital; 2nd Shift

THE POSITION

Danville State Hospital is seeking a Custodial Worker 1 who takes pride in creating a clean and welcoming environment. This role allows you to support patient care by keeping living and treatment areas neat, safe, and comfortable. You will help maintain the hospital's high standards through daily cleaning and facility care. Join a team that values reliability, teamwork, and dedication to service.

This position supports the daily cleanliness and safety of Danville State Hospital by performing a wide range of custodial and housekeeping tasks. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Surface Cleaning:
  Clean and wipe areas such as wash bowls, commodes, counters, walls, ceilings, and furnishings to support a healthy environment
• Floor Care:
  Sweep, scrub, and maintain floors and entryways to ensure safe walking conditions
• Equipment Care:
  Inspect and clean custodial equipment to maintain safe and efficient operation
• Outdoor Tasks:
  Clear steps, ramps, and walkways to support safe pedestrian movement
• Waste Handling:
  Collect and dispose of trash, recyclables, infectious waste, and hazardous materials according to safety guidelines

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

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM, Saturday - Friday, 30-minute lunch with every other weekend off.
• Work hours may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as needed.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.