Janitorial Worker

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• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FALL 2026 - Janitorial Workers keep building and grounds in clean and orderly condition; perform heavy cleaning duties such as washing windows and walls, removing rubbish, and cleaning snow from walkways.  

This opening is not open to full time students.

Job Duties

• Sweep and scrub various types of floors, floor coverings, and furniture. Pressure wash restrooms, etc. 
• Wash interior and exterior windows, wall sections floor to ceiling, ceilings, light fixtures, window screens, window coverings, etc. 
• Remove, replace light bulbs, ballasts and starters, shades and covers, window coverings, window screens, and wall hangings, etc. 
• Collect and remove accumulated waste and debris from buildings.
• Notify supervisor of the need to reorder cleaning supplies, material, tools, and equipment; check shipments received against delivery slips for accuracy.
• Shovel snow and chop ice; spread cinders, sand and other anti-skid materials on walks and driveways using power and hand tools.
• Lock doors, close and lock windows, and turn out lights.

Requirements and Qualifications

• May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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