Custodial Worker 1 (Multiple Vacancies Available, CU Bloomsburg Campus) Job at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Position Description

Commonwealth University of PA is searching for applicants to fill multiple Custodial Worker 1 positions. The home campus for these positions is Bloomsburg.

The incumbents perform routine manual work in the custodial care of the campus buildings and furnishings, including cleaning and clearing of building entrance walkways.

These positions are considered essential personnel positions.

Applications for these positions may be entered online at: https://jobs.lhup.edu/postings/6215.


Examples of Duties

  • Cleans, waxes and polishes floors, lavatories, commodes and showers, following established methods and procedures using appropriate equipment and cleaning materials.
  • Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork and brass fixtures.
  • Replaces light bulbs and make simple repairs to furnishings and equipment.
  • Removes trash, shovels snow and sweeps sidewalks at building entrances.
  • Moves furniture to clean and to accommodate special furniture arrangements for specific events, as instructed
  • Identifies supplies needed and informs Custodial Worker 2 so that they can be ordered and delivered from central supply.
  • Participates in education and training courses as requested.
  • Practices safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Locks and unlocks rooms and/or buildings, as necessary.
  • Collects trash from trash containers, separates materials for recycling, and removes trash from buildings.
  • Informs Custodial Worker II of building, equipment, and furnishings needing repair and/or maintenance.
  • Completes Custodial Work orders daily by writing additional duties performed on orders and checking listed items when work has been completed.
  • Completed work orders are to be turned in to Custodial Worker II for transmittal to Custodial Services office weekly.
  • May drive University vehicles to assist in moving furniture or supplies and/or run errands, as requested.
The General Summary and Principal Duties and Responsibilities sections summarized above provide a representative listing only and should not be regarded as a complete statement of tasks performed by incumbents of this position. It should be recognized, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job related duties in addition to those outlined above.

Qualifying Experience / Education

Minimum Experience and Training:
A valid driver’s license


Applicant must possess these skills, knowledge, and abilities or to be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and use appropriate equipment in moving furniture and supplies.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines and other custodial equipment.
  • Ability to learn and practice the materials, methods and procedures used in cleaning operations.
  • Ability to climb and safely use a 10’ ladder.
  • Ability to learn and practice the materials, methods and procedures used in cleaning operations.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse group of people.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works inside and outside with adequate equipment, but is subject to weather temperature changes and physical exertion in lifting, moving and operating equipment.

Applicants will be rated on the following criteria:
1) Cleaning experience in an educational, healthcare, commercial, institutional or industrial
environment or other professional cleaning services.

Supplemental Information
Location: Facility Services
Supervisor: Assigned Shift Supervisor
Appointment: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Schedule: Third Shift, 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. with rotating weekends

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by November 27, 2022. A complete application includes an application addressing qualifications and experience for the position. Submit application materials via the Online Recruitment System by the last day to apply. Applications may be entered online at: https://jobs.lhup.edu/postings/6215 .

Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.

Finalists must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.

Prior to a final offer of employment the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and credential verification, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and criminal background.

The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
  • Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
  • Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@bloomu.edu or titleixcoord@bloomu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.




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