Custodial Worker 1

Salary: $35,306.00 - $46,924.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-52870
Department: Pennsylvania State Police
Division: SP Bas Trn Div
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 7/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 80210
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: N1
Pay Group: ST02
Bureau / Division Code: 00207130
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Education and Training, Basic Training Division
Worksite Address: 175 E. Hersheypark Drive
City: Hershey, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17033
Contact Name: PSP Human Resource Civilian Placement
Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io


THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania State Police is looking for a Custodial Worker who enjoys hands-on tasks and making a visible impact. In this position, you will help maintain a welcoming and well cared for environment. Your efforts will support the mission of a respected state agency. Step into a role where your work truly matters every day.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on maintaining clean, safe, and orderly facilities and grounds at PSP Academy buildings and surrounding areas. The work supports daily operations by providing well-kept spaces that allow staff to perform their duties effectively.


As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Floor Care: Sweep, mop, vacuum, buff, and wax floors throughout the building
• Restroom Cleaning: Clean and restock restrooms, including sinks, toilets, urinals, and showers
• Waste Removal: Empty trash and recycling containers and place materials in outdoor receptacles
• Surface Cleaning: Wash windows, dust surfaces, and replace light bulbs as needed
• Outdoor Upkeep: Clear walkways of snow and debris and maintain clean outdoor areas
• Equipment Handling: Store and care for custodial supplies, tools, and equipment

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment. 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Works the 1st weekend of Cadet Class Arrivals
  • Flex schedule - not core hours
• Free Parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $35,306.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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 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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