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Salary: $32,724.00 Annually
Location : Kutztown, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: E2026-2027 CW1
Division: Administration and Finance
Department: Facilities - Custodial Services
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Classification: CW1
Job Summary
Join the Kutztown University Facilities team and help create a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Custodial Worker 1 positions play an important role in supporting daily campus life and maintaining the spaces where learning, work, and community happen.
We are looking for a professional, punctual, and dependable team member who takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail, and helps maintain a clean and welcoming campus environment.
The ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and work independently is important. This position, as an integral part of the Facilities team, supports the daily operations, comfort, and overall experience of the campus community.
Employees in this role can gain valuable hands-on experience, build custodial and facilities related skills, and pursue opportunities for continued growth within the university.
Experience with cleaning techniques, supplies, and custodial equipment is helpful but not required.
As a member of the Facilities team, this position is designated as essential personnel.
Open positions are available across multiple shifts.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand written materials
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications
No previous experience or training required.
Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year cleaning or manual labor experience
• Stable employment history-a minimum of one year with the same employer
• One year of work experience that includes cleaning in an institutional environment
• One year of work experience related to floor care including carpet cleaning, scrubbing/waxing, and stripping and waxing

Supplemental Information
Applications will be accepted throughout the 26-27 year, and this position will remain open to fill all Facilities & Housing Custodial Worker 1 positions that are open.
The starting salary for this position is $32,724.00.00, per the AFSCME contract.
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 interviews, 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.
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 socialequity@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 01, 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
Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at
To be eligible for medical and supplemental coverage under this plan, you must be a permanent full-time employee or a permanent part-time employee who works at least 50% of full-time hours.
The link for benefits for AFSCME is:

• PEBTF Medical/Prescription Drug PPO health plan offered to employees, which includes prescription drug and hearing coverage.

• Get Healthy Wellness Program Voluntary program designed to provide employees with tools and resources to assist in improving and maintaining good health. Participants are rewarded with reduced health care premiums.
• Dental and Vision Coverage Offered at no additional cost to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) A confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems, including counseling, legal, and financial services.
• Group Life Insurance Employer paid term life provided for permanent employees based on onetime salary up to a maximum of $50,000.
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period.
• Voluntary Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) Additional life insurance coverage and personal accident insurance to help protect against losses due to accidents or death. Maximum employee coverage is five times the annual salary up to $500,000.
• Group Retirement Plans Employees can choose one of the mandatory retirement plan options - a 401(a), with a 5% employee contribution and a 9.29% employer contribution or the State Employees' Retirement Plan (SERS) pension/investment plan with various enrollment options.
• Voluntary Retirement Plans All employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Income withheld before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition Waiver benefits vary by employee group.

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Do you have prior experience in the field of custodial/janitorial work?

• Yes
• No

02
Have you performed work in an institutional or educational facility?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have any specific work-related experience involving floor care?

• Yes
• No

04
What shifts are you available to work? (please check all that apply)?

• First Shift
• Second Shift
• Third Shift

Required Question