Pennsylvania cleaner employment contract template

Pennsylvania Cleaner Employment Contract

This Pennsylvania Cleaner Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Full Legal Name], with a principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

Position: Cleaner (or Janitorial Professional/Housekeeping Staff).

Option A: Primary work site is located at [Primary Work Site Address].

Option B: Employee may be required to work at various client premises located at [List of Possible Secondary Locations or General Area].

Job Duties: The Employee shall perform the following duties:

• Dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Restroom cleaning and sanitization.
• Trash removal and proper disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Window washing.
• Floor maintenance (stripping, waxing, buffing).
• Safe use, handling, and storage of cleaning chemicals according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
• Replenishing consumables (towels, soap, etc.).
• Reporting property damage or safety hazards.
• Basic maintenance requests.
• Restocking cleaning supplies.
• Following detailed checklists or inspection protocols.
• Special event or emergency cleaning.

Reporting Structure: The Employee will report to [Immediate Supervisor, Shift Leader, or Facilities Manager Name and Title]. The Employee shall comply with all Employer policies, including those related to uniform/dress code and personal protective equipment (PPE) use.

At-Will Employment: This is an at-will employment agreement.

Option A: The Employee's employment may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, by either the Employer or the Employee.

Option B: The Employee agrees to provide [Number] weeks' written notice of resignation.

Upon termination, the Employer will provide the final wage payment in accordance with the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law (WPCL). The Employee will return all Employer property upon termination.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position.

Option A: Full-time is defined as [35 or 40] hours per week.

Option B: Regular working days are [List of Days of the Week], from [Start Time] to [End Time].

The Employee's shift assignments are subject to change based on the Employer's needs. Overtime work must be pre-approved by [Supervisor's Name/Title]. Meal and rest break periods will be provided in accordance with Pennsylvania regulations. Employees are required to clock in and out accurately.

Compensation:

Option A: The Employee's hourly pay rate is [Dollar Amount], which is at or above the Pennsylvania minimum wage.

Option B: Overtime compensation will be paid for hours worked over 40 per week at one-and-one-half times the regular rate.

The method of wage payment is [Direct Deposit or Check] and the frequency is [Bi-Weekly or Weekly].

Benefits:

Option A: The Employee is eligible for the following benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off (sick days, vacation, personal days), paid holidays, short-term disability, workers' compensation coverage compliant with Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Act, and unemployment compensation eligibility.

Option B: The Employee is eligible to participate in the Employer's retirement plan after meeting the eligibility requirements.

Option C: The employer provides the employee with [Uniform Allowance Amount].

Uniforms and PPE:

Option A: The Employer will provide the Employee with uniforms and PPE (gloves, masks, eye protection).

Option B: The Employee is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and condition of the uniforms and PPE.

Workplace Health, Safety, and Sanitation: The Employee shall adhere to all workplace health, safety, and sanitation laws, including OSHA federal standards and applicable Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry rules.

Option A: The Employee will have access to material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all cleaning chemicals used.

Option B: The Employer will provide employee safety training documentation.

Anti-Discrimination and Harassment: The Employee shall comply with all anti-discrimination, harassment, and workplace conduct requirements per the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

Background Checks/Clearances:

Option A: The Employee is subject to a criminal background check.

Option B: The Employee is subject to child-abuse clearances as required by Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law.

Confidentiality and Privacy: The Employee shall maintain the confidentiality and privacy of any personal or proprietary information observed during the course of cleaning duties.

Client Interaction:

Option A: The Employee shall interact with clients in a professional and courteous manner.

Option B: The Employee shall follow all client entry/exit procedures.

Performance Standards and Discipline: The Employee's performance will be evaluated regularly.

Option A: The Employer's discipline policy will be followed for underperformance or policy violations.

Temporary Assignments: The Employee may be temporarily assigned to alternate work sites within a reasonable commuting distance.

Drug/Alcohol Testing:

Option A: The Employer has a drug/alcohol testing policy.

Option B: The Employee is prohibited from using drugs or alcohol while on the job.

Immigration Work Eligibility: The Employee must provide documentation demonstrating their eligibility to work in the United States (I-9 employment verification).

Union Representation:

Option A: The employee [is or is not] covered by a collective bargaining agreement. If the employee is covered, then the collective bargaining agreement provisions shall supplement or supersede individual contract terms.

Intellectual Property and Inventions: Any safety logs, suggested improvements, or training materials created in the course of employment are the property of the employer.

Non-Solicitation: The Employee agrees not to solicit the Employer’s clients for a period of [Number] months after termination of employment. This provision is narrowly tailored and compliant with Pennsylvania law.

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Amendment: This Agreement may be amended only in writing and signed by both parties.

Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through [Designate local courts or arbitration procedures]. The parties agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute through internal procedures or mediation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

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[Employer Full Legal Name]

By: ____________________________
[Employer Printed Name and Title]

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[Employee Full Legal Name]