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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50296874 |
Description Activated On: 9/28/2026 4:06:48 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Within the Scranton State Office Building, performs general cleaning of offices, restrooms, and other public areas. Employee is responsible for maintaining an assigned area in a clean and orderly condition. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE – REQUIRED TO REPORT TO WORK DURING EMERGENCIES AND OFFICE CLOSINGS Transports and utilizes ladders, working at heights, in order to clean areas that are beyond floor reach. Transports, erects, utilizes, and dismantles scaffolding, as assigned, in order to clean walls, ceilings, etc., when a ladder is not sufficient. Required to move furniture, equipment and supplies from one area to another and operates a pallet jack or dolly in order to do so. Assists maintenance personnel in performance of their respective duties. Reports the presence of any unauthorized personnel in the buildings to the supervisor. Ensures that all lighting is off, and doors locked before departure from unoccupied offices. Before the end of the shift, returns all office keys to supervisor. Shovels snow and removes ice from building entrances, exits, sidewalks, driveways, stairways, etc. Spreads deicing materials where needed. Performs everyday floor care assignments, such as light washing and spray buffing; in addition, performs non- routine floor care that includes sealing, refinishing, stripping, burnishing, shampooing, extracting, etc. Equipment utilized includes, but is not limited to, heavy-duty commercial floor finishers, scrubbing machines, buffers, extractors, and automatic shampooers. Dusts, mops, and removes spots and spills from office floors, hallways, stairways, elevators, and public areas. May be required to use an extractor to clean-up large amounts of water. Vacuums all carpeted areas. Sweeps and mops restroom floors, washes and cleans all restroom furnishings to include mirrors, toilets, urinals, partitions, walls, sinks, etc. Ensures that adequate amounts of restroom supplies are available for use and replenishes as needed. Reports any discrepancies, such as burnt-out or blinking light bulbs, plumbing leaks, clogged drains, etc., to the immediate supervisor. Cleans and dusts office furnishings, office equipment, file cabinets, etc. Polishes furniture items, such as chairs, desks conference tales, bookshelves, etc. Gathers and places trash/recycling materials in the appropriate containers and transports to a designated pick-up point. Dusts and cleans windows, windowsills, blinds, and the outside of radiant units. Washes baseboards, walls partitions, doors, and door grillwork. Cleans and polishes brass fixtures throughout the Complex. Selects and makes proper use of a variety of cleaning agents and equipment including furniture polish, ammonia, detergents, vacuum cleaners, push, sweepers, etc. Responsible for the proper care of equipment performs preventative maintenance, minor repairs such as tightening bolts, nuts, replacing vacuum cleaner belts, etc. Reports major equipment repair and supply requirements to supervisor. Sweeps and cleans the outside building entrances and sidewalks of any debris, plus empties ashtrays and trash containers. Performs other related duties as needed. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Selects the proper equipment and supplies and decides the appropriate cleaning method required for assignments. Requests and receives guidance from the supervisor on unusual situations. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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