26-155 Custodial Worker 1 - Custodial Services Department

West Chester University • West Chester, PA • 5h ago

Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants for the vacant position of Custodial Worker 1.

The shift available is Monday to Friday from 5:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community. This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of campus by vacuuming, mopping and waxing floors, cleaning carpets; emptying waste containers; cleaning restrooms, shower rooms, classrooms, offices, elevators, studies, hallways, stairwells, steps and lobbies; replacing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; and removing snow and ice in all doorways, including walks leading to buildings.

The ideal candidate is professional, punctual, has an eye for detail and can follow instructions through proper communication while working with little supervision.

The Facilities team values effort and pride in a job well done. Experience with various cleaning techniques, supplies and machines is helpful but not required. WCU will provide training.

As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed essential. Essential employees must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons.

Minimum Qualifications

No previous experience or training required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to read and understand written materials

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment

Ability to follow instructions and to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to perform duties while bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing

Sufficient physical strength to work at custodial tasks including ability to work from an eight-foot stepladder

Special Instructions

Salary and benefits are dictated by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) collective bargaining agreement.

Candidates must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Application allows for cover letter and resume attachments.

Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available. In accordance with applicable collective agreement, this posting may be closed without notice upon receipt of a sufficient pool of qualified candidates.

Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email hrs@wcupa.edu for questions regarding the application process.

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