Supervising Custodian (37.5 Hour)

The State of Connecticut, Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is currently accepting applications for a Supervising Custodian.

This position is for Western Connecticut State University's Environmental & Facilities Custodial Services department located on the Midtown Campus at 181 White Street, Danbury, CT. Eligible candidates in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.  NOTE: One year of general experience must be in a lead position, such as having prior experience supervising four (4) or more custodial employees or prior experience as a Lead Custodian. Duties include, but will not be limited to: Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations and overtime equalization; determines priorities and plans crew work; establishes and maintains crew procedures; develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; prepares work orders; inspects buildings on a regular basis to ensure established standards of cleanliness are maintained; maintains building security; receives and responds to complaints from staff in buildings; responds to building emergencies; maintains employee time records; may participate in cleaning; may act for supervisor in his/her absence; performs related duties as required.

Work hours are 37.5 hours per week and will be Monday - Thursday 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight & Friday 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  Must be available for emergencies and scheduled overtime.  May be exposed to extreme weather.  Medical exam, drug screen, and criminal background check will be required prior to offer of employment.

WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/.

*Starting salary is $41,756 for non-state of CT Maintenance & Service Unit Union (NP-2) employees.  

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current employee of the Board of Regents, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, who has permanent state status, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact HRpositions@WCSU.edu.

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising a large crew of Custodians and Lead Custodians or contract employees engaged in the cleaning of buildings or building complexes.

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans crew work; establishes and maintains crew procedures; develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; prepares work orders; inspects buildings on a regular basis to ensure established standards of cleanliness are maintained; maintains building security; receives and responds to complaints from staff in buildings; responds to building emergencies; maintains employee time records; may participate in cleaning; may act for supervisor in his/her absence; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of methods, materials and procedures used in building custodial and/or housekeeping work; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to operate, care for and perform light maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work; some ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

Two (2) years of experience in building custodial and/or housekeeping work.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity.
Note: For State Employees this is interpreted at the level of Lead Custodian.

Preference will be given to those applicants who can effectively demonstrate the following in their submitted application:

1. Experience updating projects and work orders through electronic systems
2. Experience working independently
3. Excellent written communication skills

1. Eligible candidates in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

1. 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.
2. A physical examination may be required.

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.

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.