Custodian (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•New Haven, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is seeking a full-time Custodian for the Facilities Operations Department. This role is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of university buildings and grounds. The position operates on a third-shift schedule, from 11 pm to 7 am, and involves performing a full range of basic tasks in maintaining a clean and safe environment for the campus community. SCSU is part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System and is committed to academic excellence, access, and public service.

Requirements

Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
Skills interpersonal skills; 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.
Ability to keep records.
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications.
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.
A physical examination may be required.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU employees.
Must be a current State of CT employee for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language.

Responsibilities

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.