Lead Custodian (37.5 Hour)

Northwestern Connecticut Community College is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities.  As one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning, we are dedicated to creating meaningful relationships and providing high quality, affordable, and accessible educational experiences with our diverse population of students. 

Located in Winsted, CT, this State of Connecticut agency is recruiting for a full time Lead Custodian to work Monday through Friday, 2:30PM to 10:30PM (2nd Shift), 37.5 hours per week.  This position requires an individual who schedules, assigns, and oversees custodial work.  In addition, this position performs the full range of duties as outlined in Custodian class specification.  This position is accountable for supervising the 2nd shift custodians and effectively performing nightly operations of 11 buildings on campus.

NOTE: *The entry level rate for this class will be ten (10%) percent below Step 1 of the salary grade.  Upon completion of the initial working test period, the incumbent's salary will be adjusted to the TC pay plan, Step 1 of the salary grade for this class.

Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include:  performance reviews, supervisory/personal references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Should you have questions pertaining to any phase of this recruitment, please contact the hiring agency's human resources office:  Wendy Bovia, wbovia@nwcc.edu, (860) 738-6325.

In a state agency this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for a crew of Custodians engaged in the cleaning of buildings.

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; may make recommendations on policies or standards; may prepare reports and correspondence; ensures supplies and equipment for crew are adequate by reporting shortages to supervisor; performs full range of duties as outlined in Custodian class specification; performs related duties as required.

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

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

Preference will be given to applicants with the following experience/training:

• Considerable knowledge of building custodial and/or housekeeping work and related equipment
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment; good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to utilize computer software; must have supervisory experience

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.
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.