Custodial Worker 1 - Cook Forest State Park Complex

About the Department

Our Custodial Worker 1 position within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) will allow you to help care for the facilities and grounds of Cook Forest State Park Complex. Your work will keep the park comfortable and enjoyable for guests throughout the year. This role performs steady, meaningful tasks that contribute directly to park operations. Join DCNR as a Custodial Worker 1 and help preserve the quality of this special outdoor space.

Position Duties

In this position, you will support the daily upkeep of buildings and grounds throughout Cook Forest State Park Complex. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Restroom Cleaning: Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, showers, floors, and walls in restrooms, bathhouses, and cabins
• Facility Care: Scrub, dust, and polish floors, furniture, and fixtures and replace restroom supplies
• Waste Management: Empty garbage cans, replace bags, and dispose of trash in designated dumpsters
• Grounds Upkeep: Pick up litter, maintain turf areas with mowers and trimmers, and clear snow and walkways
• Basic Repairs: Replace light bulbs, make simple repairs to buildings and equipment, or report issues to the supervisor
• Equipment Transport: Use vehicles to move cleaning equipment, deliver supplies, and travel to various locations in the park complex

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal full-time employment
• Due to the seasonal nature of this position, work days and shifts will vary.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• One or more years of cleaning experience

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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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. 

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* 

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
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Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov