Custodian (37.5 Hour) (CT STATE - MANCHESTER CAMPUS)

State of Connecticut; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CT State Community College is hiring for a full-time custodial position at Great Path in Manchester, CT. The role supports cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of classrooms, offices, and public areas to maintain a safe, welcoming campus environment.

The position requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, follow instructions, and operate standard custodial equipment. Prior custodial experience is preferred, with opportunities for growth and a stable schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial tasks and building maintenance.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience operating cleaning machines and basic maintenance tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial tasks in classrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Dusts, mops, sweeps, and polishes floors and surfaces.
• Cleans windows, walls, and fixtures; handles waste and linens.
• Inspects buildings and reports repairs; may perform minor maintenance.
• May change light bulbs, replace fuses, or move furniture as needed.
• Ensures safety and cleanliness, supporting a healthy campus environment.

Skills

interpersonal skills

oral and written communication skills

Education

Two or more years of custodial experience

Job description

Introduction

Are you hard-working, and seeking an opportunity to make an impaCT? If so, join CT State and be a part of our dedicated team! At CT State Community College, we value our employees and are seeking to add new talent to our team. We offer many opportunities for our employees to contribute and stand out as part of our continued success story. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate a true passion for what they do and reflect the culture and vision of CT State.

What's in it for you?

View our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

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

Position Highlights

• Work Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (occasional overtime as needed on weekends)
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Work Shift: Second shift, 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Office: Maintenance Department
• Location: Great Path, Manchester, CT 06040

About Us

CT State Community College is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) and is the largest community college in New England. Our goal as a public higher education institution is to provide a high quality, affordable and accessible post-secondary education that enables students to achieve their life and career goals. CT State’s mission and vision reflect the overarching objectives of providing excellent higher education and lifelong learning to all students, maintaining affordability and accessibility, and contributing to the economic growth of the state.

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 classrooms, offices, auditoriums, 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;
• 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;
• Sweeps walks;
• Collects and disposes of trash;
• Reports needs for repairs;
• Performs minor maintenance;
• 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

Skills

• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;

Ability to

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of custodial experience
• Experience with custodial operations on a college/school campus
• Experience operating custodial cleaning machines such as floor polishers, buffers, and riding carpet cleaners
• Basic computer experience using a computer-based timekeeping system to record and submit work hours
• Experience prioritizing and managing tasks while working independently with limited supervision

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.