Custodian (37.5 Hour) CT STATE - NORTHWESTERN CAMPUS #260806-0429TC-002

Join CT State Community College and be part of a dedicated team that values employees and offers opportunities to contribute and stand out. We are seeking individuals who demonstrate passion and align with the culture and vision of CT State.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for two (2) full-time Custodian positions at our Northwestern Campus in Winsted/Winchester, CT (Litchfield County).

Schedule

• Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
• 3pm–11pm, Monday–Friday (2nd shift)

Location

CT State Community College - Northwestern
Park Place, Winsted, CT 06098

About Us

CT State Community College is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR) and the largest community college in New England. Our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable, and accessible post-secondary education, enabling students to achieve their life and career goals while contributing to the economic growth of the state.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial tasks and maintenance in areas such as dormitories, classrooms, offices, auditoriums, kitchens, dining rooms, lavatories, and outdoor areas (e.g., trash removal around buildings).
• Dust, mop, sweep, scrub, strip, wax, and polish floors using equipment such as floor polishers and buffers.
• Wash, dust, and polish glass, windows, woodwork, walls, furniture, and metal equipment.
• Make beds; check, mark, store, and issue linens, blankets, and clothing (limited to individual’s work area).
• Collect and count soiled laundry; distribute, empty, and sterilize glassware, wash basins, and bedpans.
• Sweep walks; collect and dispose of trash.
• Report needs for repairs and perform minor maintenance tasks.
• Run errands; inspect buildings for damage and report conditions to supervisor.
• Change light bulbs and replace fuses.
• Lubricate or tighten door hinges, drawers, and cabinets; replace ceiling or floor tiles.
• Remove snow and ice from stairways and walkways; sand and salt stairways and walkways.
• Move furniture and/or set up classrooms.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• Any experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate, care for, and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work.
• Ability to keep records.
• Adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, and visual/auditory acuity to perform duties; a physical examination may be required.
• May be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and exposed to risk of injury from equipment and/or individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial/industrial custodial experience.
• Experience stripping, waxing, and polishing floors using floor polishers and buffers.
• Experience removing snow and ice from walkways and stairways around commercial buildings.
• Experience performing maintenance and cleaning on tools and equipment used in daily work.

Special Requirements

Incumbents may be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications as specified by the appointing authority.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance.
• Comprehensive state employee benefits. Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page for details.

Note: Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.