Lead Custodian (37.5 Hour) (CT STATE - QUINEBAUG CAMPUS)

CT; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CT State Community College Quinebaug Valley Campus in Danielson, CT is seeking a Lead Custodian to manage cleaning operations on the 2nd shift. This full-time role oversees a team, schedules tasks, and ensures a clean, safe campus environment.

The position requires at least one year of custodial experience, with preferred leadership of at least three staff members and experience with commercial cleaning equipment. The college offers growth opportunities and a professional work setting.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of custodial work experience.
• Experience in an educational facility is preferred.
• Leadership experience supervising at least 3 employees is preferred.
• Ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot custodial tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan crew workflow and determine priorities.
• Schedule, assign, oversee and review work.
• Establish and maintain crew procedures.
• Provide staff training and assistance.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate with operating units and outside officials on policies.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available; report shortages.
• Perform full range of duties as a Custodian.
• Prepare reports and correspondence as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Supervisory ability

Equipment maintenance

Computer software

Tools

Commercial cleaning equipment

Job description

Are you hard working and seeking an opportunity to make an impact? 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 an dstand out as part of our continued success story. We are lookng for individuals who demonstrate a true passion for what they do and reflect the culture and vision of CT State.

We are currently recruiting for a Lead Custodian position to work at CT State Community College Quinebaug Valley Campus in Danielson, CT (Windham County).

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Work Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Work Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 11:00pm; Friday 2:00pm - 10pm)
• Overtime opportunities on Saturdays, as needed
• Office: Associate Dean of Campus Operations
• 742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT 06239

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A health work/life balance to all employees

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Plans crew workflow and determines priorities;
• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work;
• Establishes and maintains crew procedures;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
• Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
• Ensures supplies and equipment for crew are adequate by reporting shortages to supervisor;
• Performs full range of duties as outlined in Custodian class specification;
• May make recommendations on policies or standards;
• May prepare reports and correspondence;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of building custodial and/or housekeeping work and related equipment;
• Skills
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work;
• utilize computer software;
• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience in work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years' experience in an educational facility performing custodial duties
• Experience with use and maintenance of commercial cleaning equipment
• 1 year experience in a lead/supervisory role of at least 3 employees

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.
• 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 assaultive and/or abusive patients or clients.

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.