FOR INTERNAL BIDDING ONLY E&G Custodial Worker 1 - 1st shift

FOR INTERNAL BIDDING ONLY E&G Custodial Worker 1 - 1st shift

Location

Kutztown, PA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

E2026-0123

Division

Administration and Finance

Department

Facilities - Custodial Svcs 1st Shift

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

Classification

CW1

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

INTERNAL KU STAFF AFSCME APPLICANTS ONLY. No external applicants will be considered for this post, please apply to the 26-27 Custodial Worker 1 position if you are interested in working at KU.

This is an emergency essential position.

An employee in this class performs a variety of tasks in connection with cleaning functions. Work involves the use of custodial supplies and modern cleaning equipment and may involve the moving and lifting of heavy furniture. Work is performed in accordance with a well-established routine and is subject to inspection during progress or upon completion for the attainment of established standards of cleanliness.

The days and hours for this custodian position are Monday-Friday 37.5hr 07:00-15:00.

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

Minimum Qualifications

No previous experience or training required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year cleaning or manual labor experience
• Stable employment history-a minimum of one year with the same employer
• One year of work experience that includes cleaning in an institutional environment
• One year of work experience related to floor care including carpet cleaning, scrubbing/waxing, and stripping and waxing

Supplemental Information

Internal KU AFSCME staff application materials should be received no later than the end of the day on October 3, 2026. If there are no internal applicants before October 3, 2026, this position will be filled through the 26-27 Custodial Worker 1 post.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation. Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Kutztown University is an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at socialequity@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.

Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is ?available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.

To be eligible for medical and supplemental coverage under this plan, you must be a permanent full-time employee or a permanent part-time employee who works at least 50% of full-time hours.

The link for benefits for AFSCME is: https://passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/pebtf-summary.pdf

• PEBTF Medical/Prescription Drug PPO health plan offered to employees, which includes prescription drug and hearing coverage.
• Get Healthy Wellness Program Voluntary program designed to provide employees with tools and resources to assist in improving and maintaining good health. Participants are rewarded with reduced health care premiums.
• Dental and Vision Coverage Offered at no additional cost to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) A confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems, including counseling, legal, and financial services.
• Group Life Insurance Employer paid term life provided for permanent employees based on onetime salary up to a maximum of $50,000.
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period.
• Voluntary Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) Additional life insurance coverage and personal accident insurance to help protect against losses due to accidents or death. Maximum employee coverage is five times the annual salary up to $500,000.
• Group Retirement Plans Employees can choose one of the mandatory retirement plan options - a 401(a), with a 5% employee contribution and a 9.29% employer contribution or the State Employees' Retirement Plan (SERS) pension/investment plan with various enrollment options.
• Voluntary Retirement Plans All employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Income withheld before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition Waiver benefits vary by employee group.

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Are you a current employee of Kutztown University?

• Yes
• No

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What is your current shift (days and hours - for example, M-F 0700-1500)?

03

What is your present classification?

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Please indicate in the space below any qualifications or skills which you possess that are pertinent to this position. (Although it is not required, attaching a resume would be advantageous.)

Required Question

Employer Kutztown University PASSHE (PA)