Custodial Worker I – Family Court

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine manual work in a variety of cleaning tasks in the custodial care of court facilities and surrounding grounds. An employee in this class may work alone or participate in a small crew in custodial operations required to maintain office, cell rooms, holding areas, dining areas and other areas used by employees or the public in a clean and sanitary condition. Work involves the performance of cleaning and minor maintenance work in an assigned building or building area. Primary responsibility is the proper use of methods, materials, and equipment. Employees follow a well-established routine and work is subject to general supervision by a designated superior and is reviewed by general inspection and observation of results.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.
• Successful completion of a panel review and interview process.
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal background investigation.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of a position in this class.
• Must work in person (not remote).

Nice To Haves

• Ability to quickly learn the routine of assigned janitorial tasks, and the operation and care of cleaning equipment required in job assignments.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers needs require.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, lawyers, associates, court personnel and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Mops and scrubs floors; washes windows; waxes and polishes floors and furniture; dusts furniture; cleans and polishes brass; cleans lavatories and replaces lavatory supplies; disposes of waste paper.
• Cuts grass, trims hedges, shovels snow, sweeps and cleans walks and assists in keeping outside premises in an orderly condition.
• Replaces light bulbs; makes simple repairs to buildings and equipment; repairs and adjusts cleaning equipment; reports damage to structures and equipment that require repairs.
• Moves furniture and equipment; delivers supplies; runs errands; serves as guard or night watchman as an incidental assignment.

Benefits

• Unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships (10% to 40% savings) for employees, and in some cases, spouse and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED