Custodian (34 Hour)

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) invites applicants to apply for a first-shift, part-time (34 hours per week) Custodian position within Albert J. Solnit – North Campus.  This position is located at 36 Gardner Street, East Windsor, CT.  The incumbent will be responsible for performing a full range of custodial duties as assigned by the Building Maintenance Supervisor. 

The schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 

*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. 

Please include a resume within the "resume tab" of your application.

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, the Department of Children and Families is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.  Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.  Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Catherine Santiago, Catherine.Santiago@ct.gov, 860-704-4264.

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing a full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.

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.

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.

Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Two (2) years of experience performing custodial work in a behavioral health or k-12 educational setting including experience with the following:

• Stripping, waxing and burnishing floors using floor polishers and buffers
• Moving and arranging furniture to accommodate school events and classrooms
• Removing snow and ice from stairways and walkways around school buildings to maintain safe entrances and exits to and from the building
• Performing minor maintenance on custodial tools and equipment used in daily work
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed

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 individuals.

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.