Custodian (37.5 Hour) (Office/On-site)

State of Connecticut - CT Technical Ed and Career Sys; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is seeking a full-time Custodian for Bullard-Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport, CT. This 2nd shift role runs Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm and is year-round.

Responsibilities include custodial duties across classrooms, offices and common areas, floor care, cleaning of windows and surfaces, trash removal, and reporting maintenance needs to supervision.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions clearly.
• Ability to operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on cleaning tools and equipment.
• Ability to keep records of tasks and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial tasks and maintenance of classrooms, offices, auditoriums, wards, kitchens, dining rooms and lavatories including outdoor areas.
• Dust, mop, sweep, scrub, strip, wax and polish floors using floor polishers and buffers.
• Wash, dust and polish glass, woodwork, walls, furniture and metal equipment.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recycling.
• Report maintenance needs to supervisor and perform minor maintenance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Follow instructions

Tool maintenance

Record keeping

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is currently recruiting for one full-time, second shift Custodian position at Bullard-Havens Technical High School located in Bridgeport, CT.

Position Highlights

• Located at Bullard-Havens Technical High School, Bridgeport, CT
• Full time, 37.5 hours per week
• Second (2nd) shift
• Monday - Friday | 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• This is a year-round position.

In your role as a Custodian, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform custodial tasks and maintenance of areas such as classrooms, offices, auditoriums, wards, kitchens, dining rooms and lavatories including outdoor areas (i.e. trash around buildings).
• Dust, mop, sweep, scrub, strip, wax and polish floors, shampoo carpets using appropriate equipment such as floor polishers and buffers;
• Wash, dust and polish glass including windows, woodwork, walls, furniture and metal equipment;
• Collect and dispose of all trash and recycling in the appropriate containers;
• Report needs for repairs;
• Perform minor maintenance;
• Inspect building for damage and report conditions to supervisor;
• Perform related duties as required.

About Us

CTECS serves approximately 11,200 full-time high school students. We have upgraded state-of-the-art classrooms and industry-standard equipment in every shop, giving students a well-rounded, 21st century education.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing custodial work in a school.
• Experience waxing and polishing floors using floor polishers and buffers.
• Experience removing snow and ice from stairways and walkways around schools or other large buildings.
• Experience with deep cleaning and disinfecting large facilities.
• Experience moving furniture in a school and setting up classrooms.

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

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.