Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) Albert J. Solnit Children's Center South Campus is recruiting for a Temporary Custodian. The Temporary Custodian position is scheduled to end November 13, 2019 and is a 37.50 hour position working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
*This position is temporary and not eligible for benefits.
The salary range for current state employees that have completed their initial working test period is $34,852 to $43,551.
Pay rate for new state employees in their initial working test period is $16.03 per hour.
Selection Plan
Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. You may be contacted in accordance with the recruitment progression.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Michael Wood at michael.wood@ct.gov, (860) 550-6493.
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
Some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work; some ability in simple record keeping.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The DCF Albert J. Solnit Children's Center South Campus is looking for a Temporary Custodian with experience working in a hospital psychiatric setting for children performing custodial duties to clean, sterilize and maintain areas such as patient rooms, common ward areas, waiting areas, public restrooms, classrooms, offices, and lavatories including outdoor areas, trash around buildings. Use various cleaning chemicals and disinfectants to mop, sweep, scrub, strip, wax and polish floors. Dusting and polishing glass windows, woodwork, walls, furniture and metal equipment. Collect and dispose of trash. Perform minor maintenance, lubricate or tighten door hinges, drawers and cabinets. Moving furniture and setting up classrooms. Performs related duties as required.
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
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.
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 patients and/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.
