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Custodial Worker 1 - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Human Services

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$35,306 - $46,924

per year

Closes

April 7, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a custodial worker at Clarks Summit State Hospital, where you'll keep patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas clean and safe to support residents' recovery.

It involves everyday cleaning tasks like mopping floors, dusting furniture, handling waste, and stocking supplies, all while following safety rules for chemicals and hospital standards.

A good fit would be someone reliable, detail-oriented, and physically able who enjoys hands-on work in a healthcare setting.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, sweeping, and moving items
  • Knowledge of safe cleaning practices, including proper use and storage of chemicals
  • Experience with hospital or institutional housekeeping duties like deep cleaning rooms and refinishing floors
  • Reliability for full-time night shift (12:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday-Wednesday) with possible overtime
  • Pass a medical examination and provide satisfactory criminal history reports (PA State Police and FBI clearances)
  • Commitment to maintaining sanitary standards for safety of residents, staff, and visitors
  • No telework; on-site work required at Clarks Summit State Hospital

Full Job Description

Are you a highly organized professional who takes pride in keeping things clean and orderly? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is excited to welcome a motivated and reliable Custodial Workers to join the team at Clarks Summit State Hospital. This is a fulfilling opportunity to demonstrate your skills and attention to detail while creating a clean and welcoming environment where our residents can continue their path to recovery. If you are interested in setting your Commonwealth career into motion, apply today to join our valued team and take advantage of this rewarding opportunity!

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Requirements

As a Custodial Worker 1, you will ensure that all assigned areas throughout the Clarks Summit State Hospital are kept clean and sanitary.

Common hospital housekeeping duties include mopping, vacuuming, and sweeping floors; cleaning windows and dusting furniture; and ensuring that all waste is disposed of properly.

You will replace restroom supplies and move items around as needed, in addition to refinishing floors and deep cleaning resident rooms as necessary.

You will also be tasked with stocking clean linens and distributing linens to designated areas.


Within this role, you must ensure that all assigned areas are within the standards set forth by the hospital and housekeeping department, in addition to prioritizing the safety of all consumers, staff, and visitors.

Housekeeping duties must be performed in a safe manner, inclusive of ensuring that all chemicals are used and stored in adherence to manufacturers’ directions.

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


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 12:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday - Wednesday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Overtime may be required 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.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

  • 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.

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.
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

    Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.


    Veterans:

    • 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.

    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 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.

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