West Chester University
26-19 Custodial Worker (CW1) - Custodial Services Department
West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, 19388
Salary:
$33,995.00 Annually Location :
West Chester University, PA Job Type:
Regular / Full-Time Job Number:
26-19 Department:
Finance & Administration Division:
Custodial Services Opening Date:
08/11/2025
Position Summary Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants for vacant position of Custodial Worker 1.
The shift available is Monday to Friday from 5 a.m. - 1 p.m.
As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community.
We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of campus by vacuuming, mopping and waxing floors, cleaning carpets; emptying waste containers; cleaning restrooms, shower rooms, classrooms, offices, elevators, studies, hallways, stairwells, steps and lobbies; replacing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; and removing snow and ice in all doorways, including walks leading to buildings.
The ideal candidate is professional, punctual, has an eye for detail and can follow instructions through proper communication while working with little supervision.
The Facilities team values effort and pride in a job well done. Experience with various cleaning techniques, supplies and machines is helpful but not required. WCU will provide training.
As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed essential. Essential employees must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons.
Minimum Qualifications No previous experience or training required.
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 Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment Ability to follow instructions and to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to perform duties while bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing Sufficient physical strength to work at custodial tasks including ability to work from an eight-foot stepladder Special Instructions Candidates must apply online at Application allows for cover letter and resume attachments.
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer. WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.
On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical benefit plans
and can choose between two PPO plans or an HMO plan. Supplemental dental, vision, hearing and prescription coverage
is also offered to employees. The Get Healthy Wellness program
rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health. Flexible spending accounts
allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses. A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth. PASSHE tuition waiver
lowers the cost of college expenses. Leave and time-off benefits
include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays. Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions. Voluntary retirement plans
offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire. Group life insurance
is provided at no cost to all permanent employees. Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D)
are available to employees. State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP)
provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services. The employee group for this position is American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE . Theinformation is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.
$33,995.00 Annually Location :
West Chester University, PA Job Type:
Regular / Full-Time Job Number:
26-19 Department:
Finance & Administration Division:
Custodial Services Opening Date:
08/11/2025
Position Summary Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants for vacant position of Custodial Worker 1.
The shift available is Monday to Friday from 5 a.m. - 1 p.m.
As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community.
We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of campus by vacuuming, mopping and waxing floors, cleaning carpets; emptying waste containers; cleaning restrooms, shower rooms, classrooms, offices, elevators, studies, hallways, stairwells, steps and lobbies; replacing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; and removing snow and ice in all doorways, including walks leading to buildings.
The ideal candidate is professional, punctual, has an eye for detail and can follow instructions through proper communication while working with little supervision.
The Facilities team values effort and pride in a job well done. Experience with various cleaning techniques, supplies and machines is helpful but not required. WCU will provide training.
As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed essential. Essential employees must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons.
Minimum Qualifications No previous experience or training required.
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 Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment Ability to follow instructions and to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to perform duties while bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing Sufficient physical strength to work at custodial tasks including ability to work from an eight-foot stepladder Special Instructions Candidates must apply online at Application allows for cover letter and resume attachments.
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer. WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.
On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical benefit plans
and can choose between two PPO plans or an HMO plan. Supplemental dental, vision, hearing and prescription coverage
is also offered to employees. The Get Healthy Wellness program
rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health. Flexible spending accounts
allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses. A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth. PASSHE tuition waiver
lowers the cost of college expenses. Leave and time-off benefits
include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays. Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions. Voluntary retirement plans
offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire. Group life insurance
is provided at no cost to all permanent employees. Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D)
are available to employees. State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP)
provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services. The employee group for this position is American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE . Theinformation is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.