UPenn Housekeeping
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University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private
employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently
ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide
opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to
scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named
Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The
University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With
its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to
call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition
benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities,
supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job
Title
UPenn Housekeeping
Job Profile Title
Custodian
Job Description
Summary
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in the School/Center premises. Performs additional work as assigned by
the immediate superior. Have a good understanding of safety and adheres to safety rules and regulations. Communicating on a regular basis
with the occupants in the assigned area and provides feedback to immediate superior of any important updates related to work.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in the
School/Center premises. Performs additional work as assigned by the immediate superior. Have a good understanding of safety and adheres to
safety rules and regulations. Communicating on a regular basis with the occupants in the assigned area and provides feedback to immediate
superior of any important updates related to work.
Qualifications
H.S. Diploma or GED Required, with 1-2 years of
related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working Conditions
Requires extensive
safety training; Exposure to chemicals; Stockroom or warehouse; Alternative work schedules; Outdoor exposure to weather; High noise
environment; High dust, dirt, grease environment; Exposure to moving machinery
Physical Effort
Typically running,
climbing; Frequent lifting 25 lb. or more; Occasional lifting 24-50 lb. Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less; Typically standing or walking;
Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping; Using tools requiring high dexterity; Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Job
Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Custodian
Department / School
Facilities and Real
Estate Services
Pay Range
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills,
and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data
for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color,
sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age,
disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored
to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts:
Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your
family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with
pre-tax dollars. - Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent
children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other
institutions. - Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and
Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options
through TIAA and Vanguard. - Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the
course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with
family-whatever your personal needs may be. - Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers
faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services
received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good
health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to
underwriting. - Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the
competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,
your family, and your work-life balance. - Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help
you advance yourself personally and professionally. - University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access
to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and
athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the
Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few
examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these
activities for free. - Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find
great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and
memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General
Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks. - Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options
offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of
non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures. - Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for
eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home
improvements. - Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal
adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please
visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The
University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex,
sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age,
disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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