Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health
care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of
persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic,
comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster
dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
Are you looking for an exciting
opportunity to support the work of others? If so, we encourage you to apply
today!
The DMHAS, Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) is seeking
an experienced and qualified individual for a meaningful role as a Supervising
Custodian within Administrative Support Services Division (ASSD). This
position is located in the CVH Maintenance Administration at 1000 Silver Street, Middletown,
CT. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
37.50 hours weekly. The position
number is 130566.
CVH opened in 1868 as the State’s public
hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Throughout its
history, it has experienced the multitude of medical, social and political
changes affecting such facilities. In 1995, the Governor and General
Assembly through a statewide restructuring of services for persons with
psychological and addiction disabilities called for a renewed commitment to
specialized treatment at CVH by expanding community options for patients and
staff while closing two other hospitals and consolidating inpatient services
here. Our vision is to promote recovery through collaborative, compassionate, and culturally competent treatment in a safe and caring environment.
In this role you will discover
the opportunity to:
- Maintain and
update written procedures for all cleaning activities;
- Ensure cleaning
procedures meet The Joint Commission standards;
- Utilize your
management skills in planning and organizing;
- Utilize your
abilities to positively engage and motivate staff; and
- Monitor and
track costs of cleaning supplies, equipment and tools.
Selection Plan
In
order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of
CT employee, who has permanent state status* and meet the Minimum
Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your
qualifications on your application.
*For
employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after
successful completion of a working test period. For employees in the
unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position
for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).
This position will be filled in
accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer,
promotion and merit employment rules.
Candidates who meet the
Minimum Qualifications - as listed on the job opening - will be considered for
this role, as determined by qualifications stated on the submitted
application.
The immediate vacancy is listed
above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future
vacancies in this job class.
All State
employees shall follow the guidelines as listed in Executive Orders 13F (3a) and 13G (3a).
The minimum experience and
training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless
otherwise specified.
Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we
are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment
process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.
This posting may require
completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via
an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by
visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires
section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's
expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status
Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily
basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a
user's spam.
Although applicants will receive
correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to
their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all
emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
In order to comply with Public Act
21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the
initial application process.
Note: At any point during
the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional
documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.
These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts,
diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure,
etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the
minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
Should you have questions
pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Doreen Clemson at Doreen.Clemson@ct.gov or (860) 785-9855.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
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.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience in building custodial and/or housekeeping work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
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.
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 assaultive and/or abusive patients 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.