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

State of Connecticut - CT Technical Ed and Career Sys; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut’s CT Technical Education and Career System is seeking a Custodian for H.C. Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden.

The role focuses on keeping classrooms, offices and common areas clean, safe, and well-maintained in a busy school environment. This full-time, second-shift position operates year-round, with opportunities for growth within public service and a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Experience and training that provide the listed knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Preferred: custodial work in a school setting.
• Preferred: ability to wax floors and remove snow from walkways.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial tasks in classrooms, offices, auditoriums and restrooms.
• Dusts, vacuums, mops, and polishes floors and surfaces.
• Washes windows and cleans glass, woodwork and furniture.
• Reports needs for repairs and participates in minor maintenance.
• Moves furniture and sets up classrooms as needed.
• Inspects buildings for damage and safety conditions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Follow instructions

Operate maintenance tools

Keep records

Job description

Introduction

Are you a skilled in building support and looking for a position in state service? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity!�
The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is currently recruiting for a Custodian to work at�H.C. Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden, CT.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

LOCATION:�H.C. Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden, CT
SHIFT: Full-time | 37.5 Hours per week | Second shift
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
NOTE:�This is a year-round position

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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

OUR MISSION

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

Engage in a rewarding career
Make a difference in the public sector
Work together in a collaborative team environment

ABOUT US

For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners. START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

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 large buildings.
• Experience performing minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work.
• Experience with deep cleaning and disinfecting large facilities.

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.