Employment First Worker

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Cambria County, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Employment First Worker position at the Hiram G. Andrews Center supports daily care and upkeep of campus spaces through hands-on learning and supervised tasks. The role helps maintain clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for students and staff while supporting building and grounds upkeep.

The position is full-time, with work hours from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 30-minute lunch. Overtime is occasionally required. Telework is not available, and the position is not eligible for an alternate work schedule. Applicants must adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of Labor & Industry and demonstrate professionalism, discretion, good work ethic, solid written and verbal communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills. Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions.

This position falls under the Child Protective Services Law. A conditional offer of employment requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. Applications must be submitted by the posting closing date; resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed or considered for eligibility.

Requirements

• Adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of Labor & Industry.
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and good work ethic.
• Have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Show initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Submit satisfactory criminal history reports as required under the Child Protective Services Law, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance, following a conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine tasks assigned by a supervisor to support building and grounds upkeep.
• Help maintain common spaces through light cleaning and organization activities.
• Perform simple outdoor tasks such as raking, weeding, and sweeping using hand tools.
• Water indoor plants and monitor their condition.
• Gather supplies and deliver requested items to designated areas.
• Support larger maintenance efforts by providing tools or helping position equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed