Salary: $18.41 Hourly
Location : Pike County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time
Job Number: N-2026-53739
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Pike Co
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 80210
Position Number: 507
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: N1
Pay Group: ST02
Bureau / Division Code: 00080440
Bureau / Division: TR Pike County
Worksite Address: 291 Route 739
City: Hawley, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 18428
Contact Name: Dana Perraglia
Contact Phone: 570.963.4730
Contact Email: dperraglia@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Join the Department of Transportation as a Custodial Worker 1 and become an important part of the Pike County team. In this role, you will help create a clean and safe environment for staff and visitors. Your work will support the daily operations of the maintenance office and surrounding grounds. This position is a great choice for someone who enjoys active work and takes pride in keeping facilities in top condition.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position helps maintain a clean, safe, and well-kept environment for the Pike County Maintenance Office and its grounds. It supports daily operations by completing routine cleaning tasks and caring for both indoor and outdoor areas. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Indoor Cleaning: Clean floors, windows, furniture, restrooms, and fixtures to maintain a safe and tidy workspace
- Outdoor Care: Maintain entrances and grounds by mowing grass, shoveling snow, sweeping walks, and keeping outdoor areas neat
- Waste Removal: Dispose of waste materials properly to support cleanliness and safety
- Minor Repairs: Perform basic repairs to plumbing, electrical systems, and building fixtures as needed
- Team Communication: Coordinate daily tasks with supervisors and coworkers to complete assigned work
- Public Courtesy: Maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward the traveling public
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Seasonal full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Schedule is subject to change due to weather/season; winter shifts - 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
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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