Custodian (Multiple Positions)

JobAps; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

State of Connecticut DMHAS is hiring custodians for Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown. Roles include general housekeeping across units, with shifts on 1st, 2nd and potentially weekend rotations.

Staff maintain facilities to uphold safety, sanitation, and patient care standards in a hospital environment. Positions offer full-time and part-time opportunities, with eligibility for shift differentials and benefits.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and safety procedures.
• Experience operating and maintaining cleaning equipment and performing routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial tasks in dormitories, classrooms, offices, wards, kitchens and lavatories.
• Dust, mop, sweep, scrub, and wax floors; clean glass, walls, furniture and fixtures.
• Make beds and manage linens; collect and dispose of trash; report damages or needed repairs.
• Move furniture and assist with room setups and transitions as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Follow instructions

Tools maintenance

Keep records

Job description

Introduction

Are you a self-starter with custodial experience looking for your next role? Join us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future!

The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for multiple Custodians to join their team! These custodial positions are necessary to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation in patient areas and to prevent the spread of disease. These positions are needed to prevent hazardous conditions for patients, visitors, and staff.

Highlights

FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) UNIT: General Psychiatry Division (GPD) Housekeeping, Addiction Services Division (ASD) Housekeeping, or CVH Cottages LOCATION: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT SHIFTS & SCHEDULES AVAILABLE:

• Full-Time (37.5 Hours) - 2nd Shift, 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• Part-Time (30 Hours) - 1st Shift, four 7.5 hour days per week, 6:45am - 2:45pm, rotating weekends
• Part-Time(30 Hours) - 2nd Shift, four 7.5 hour days per week, 2:00pm - 10:00pm, rotating weekends
• Part-Time(30 Hours) - 2nd Shift, four 7.5 hour days per week, 12:00pm - 8:00pm, rotating weekends

Please note: these positions may be eligible for shift and/or weekend differentials.

What We Can Offer You

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance to all employees *Benefits may vary for part-time roles.

Discover the Opportunity To

Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals; Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; Assist our clients so they can achieve success; Make a difference in the public sector; and Work together in a collaborative team environment.

About Us

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. CVH opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Today, CVH is the largest of DMHAS facilities, and includes 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). The hospital includes both a general psychiatry and addiction services units. CVH provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment, including treatment for pregnant women and persons with dual diagnoses. Specialty areas include geriatric and special services, an integrated network of comprehensive mental health services for older adults and young adult services. The facility also runs the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program which addresses the needs of TBI survivors, including reintegration into community living, independent living skills development, vocational and educational training, psychiatric, cognitive and neurological assessment and treatment, speech and physical rehabilitation as well as individual and family counseling.

PLEASE NOTE

A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

Selection Plan

SALARY INFORMATION:

• Part-Time: $22.13* - $27.65/hour (*New state employees start at the minimum)
• Full-Time: $43,301* - $54,108/year *(New state employees start at the minimum)

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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Educational Credits

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Resume Policy

Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

Preferred Shift/Location

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Timely Submission

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Salary Calculations

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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 or janitorial duties in a hospital environment that follows defined cleaning, safety, and sanitation protocols
• Experience applying cleaning techniques, sanitation practices, and the proper use of cleaning equipment and supplies
• Experience using cleaning chemicals safely and following established safety procedures
• Experience with floor care, including vacuuming, mopping, waxing, and buffing
• Experience using an auto scrubber for floor care

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.