Custodian (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut - Southern CT State Univ; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth and development

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Southern Connecticut State University is seeking two full-time custodians for the New Haven campus. The role involves cleaning and maintaining a variety of facilities, with a 6:00am–2:00pm schedule on Monday through Friday.

The posting notes preference for current state employees where possible. The position requires ability to perform physically demanding tasks, operate cleaning equipment, and maintain records of work performed.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate and maintain cleaning tools and equipment.
• Keep records of tasks performed and supplies used.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial tasks in dormitories, classrooms, offices, and public areas including outdoor spaces.
• Dusts, vacuums, mops, and cleans floors and surfaces with appropriate equipment.
• Washes and polishes glass, woodwork, and metal surfaces.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks and reports needs for repairs.
• May move furniture and set up classrooms as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Follow instructions

Maintenance on tools

Record-keeping

Job description

Introduction

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. We are currently recruiting for two (2) full-time Custodian position to work on our campus in New Haven, CT.

What We Can Offer You

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

Position Highlights

• First Shift
• Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm
• NOTE: Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU employees and/or current State of CT employees prior to filling the position with an external candidate.

About Us

As one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning, we are a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus wide commitment to social justice. Founded as a teachers college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of more than 10,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. It is one of four universities in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing a full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.

Examples of Duties

• Performs custodial tasks and maintenance of areas such as dormitories, classrooms, offices, auditoriums, wards, kitchens, dining rooms and lavatories including outdoor areas (i.e. trash around buildings);
• Dusts, mops, sweeps, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using appropriate equipment such as floor polishers and buffers;
• Washes, dusts and polishes glass including windows, woodwork, walls, furniture and metal equipment;
• Makes beds;
• Checks, marks, stores and issues linens, blankets, and clothing (limited to individual’s work area not to include counting and inspection for a larger area);
• Collects and counts soiled laundry;
• Distributes, empties and sterilizes glassware, wash basins and bedpans;
• Sweeps walks;
• Collects and disposes of trash;
• Reports needs for repairs;
• Performs minor maintenance;
• Runs errands;
• Inspects buildings for damage and reports conditions to supervisor;
• May change light bulbs and replace fuses;
• May lubricate or tighten door hinges, drawers, cabinets, etc.;
• May replace ceiling or floor tiles;
• May remove snow and ice from stairways and walkways around buildings;
• May sand and salt stairways and walkways;
• May move furniture and/or set-up classrooms;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• follow oral and written instructions;
• operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work;
• keep records.

Minimum Qualifications

Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Special Requirements

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.
• A physical examination may be required.

Working Conditions

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment and/or individuals.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.