Night Shift Custodian – Campus Cleaning

State of Connecticut; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT seeks a full-time Custodian for the third shift (Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM). The role covers cleaning and basic building maintenance across dormitories, classrooms, offices, and common areas. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to follow instructions are essential.

Preferred candidates may have prior floor care experience. Applicants should be able to lift moderate weights and may be required to pass a physical

Qualifications

• Experience and training that provide the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Preference may be given to applicants with professional floor care experience.
• Incumbents may be required to possess and retain appropriate licenses, permits, and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial tasks and maintenance of dormitories, classrooms, offices, auditoriums, kitchens, dining rooms and lavatories.
• Dusts, mops, sweeps, scrubs, and polishes floors using appropriate equipment.
• Washes glass, woodwork, walls, and furniture; reports needs for repairs and performs minor maintenance.

Skills

interpersonal skills

oral and written communication skills

follow instructions

operating cleaning equipment

Job description

Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT seeks a full-time Custodian for the third shift (Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM). The role covers cleaning and basic building maintenance across dormitories, classrooms, offices, and common areas. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to follow instructions are essential.

Preferred candidates may have prior floor care experience. Applicants should be able to lift moderate weights and may be required to pass a physical