Custodial Worker 1 - first shift (internal) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job Summary

This is an emergency essential position.


An employee in this class performs a variety of tasks in connection with cleaning functions. Work involves the use of custodial supplies and modern cleaning equipment, and may involve the moving and lifting of heavy furniture. Work is performed in accordance with a well-established routine, and is subject to inspection during progress or upon completion for attainment of established standards of cleanliness.
The days and hours for this custodian position are Monday - Friday 0700-1500.



Internal applicants can view this full job description here:


AFSCME 2024-0078 -062424-062824.pdf

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of cleaning experience and/or manual labor.


• Ability to learn the materials, methods, and practices used in custodial work.


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


• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.


• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces.


• Ability to work effectively with others.


• Sufficient physical strength to perform custodial tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Stable employment history - a minimum of one year with the same employer.


• Work experience that includes cleaning in an institutional environment.


• Work experience related to floor care including carpet cleaning, scrubbing/waxing, and stripping and waxing.


• Basic computer skills.

Supplemental Information

Applications & Resumes will be accepted until position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, internal application materials should be received no later than end of day June 28, 2024.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation. Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.
The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.
Kutztown University is an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.



Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.

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