Custodial Worker

Position: Custodial Worker 1
Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
S349P

Posting Text

Job Title
Custodial Worker 1

Type of Employment
Full Time

Bargaining Unit
AFSCME

Full-Time/Part-Time

FLSA

Salary Range
$32,078

Position Classification
Group 2

Department
Facilities Management

Posting Text

Job Summary / Basic Function

Cleaning of buildings and surrounding grounds (includes daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms; mopping, vacuuming and trash removal) lift, move and operate cleaning equipment; move heavy furniture and other items; order/stock cleaning supplies; use of custodial supplies.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Custodial Worker 1 has the responsibility of cleaning a building or a particular area of the building(s).

Performs Custodial duties, including but not limited to the following:

Dust mops, wet mops, buffs, strips, waxes floors.

Vacuums and shampoos carpeting.

Washes windows.

Dusts and washes furniture.

Washes blackboards.

Changes light bulbs from a reasonable height.

Empties wastebaskets, carries all wastes to pick-up area.

Cleans and disinfects bathrooms, including mirrors, hand bowls, toilets, walls, showers and floors. Replenishes bathroom supplies.

Shovels snow from immediate entrances.

Collects and disposes of debris around building.

Reports needed repairs in his/her area to immediate supervisors.

Keeps a stock of cleaning supplies by placing order with immediate supervisors.

Minimum of Education / Training Required Education Summary

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Sufficient physical strength in order to perform custodial tasks.
• Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment.
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces.
• Successful candidates must communicate well, be able to read and understand chemical labels, and will be required to successfully complete an interview.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Previous custodial experience preferred.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height (1/3 of the time). Must be able to carry up to 100 lbs., via team lift, (1/3 of the time). Must be able to push/pull up to 50 lbs. (1/3 of the time). Additional requirements include:
Bending, Twisting, Kneeling, Squatting, Crawling, Reaching out and up, Wrist-Turning, Grasping, Pinching and Finger Manipulation (1/3 to 2/3 of the time).

Work Location
Edinboro Campus

Is travel to other Penn West campuses required for this position? If so, how often?

Work Hours
7am-3pm Thursday - Monday

Posting Date
02/19/2026

Closing Date
03/06/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Diversity Statement

Penn West University's Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility, and Engagement (CORE) provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships, CORE advances student success, cultivates academic and leadership development, and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the university's mission.

ADA Statement

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, asalsgiver; . Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations.

Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus ; email asalsgiver or phone . Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.