Custodian (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Torrington, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN), under the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, is seeking a Custodian to perform basic custodial and building-maintenance duties at its facility and Young Adult Services Transition Housing program in Torrington. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at 249 Winsted Road, Torrington, Connecticut. The work includes routine cleaning and upkeep of interior and outdoor areas, minor maintenance, reporting repair needs or building damage, and assisting with errands and space setup. The position requires the ability to follow instructions, use and care for tools and equipment, maintain records, and meet the physical demands of custodial work. A comprehensive medical examination, including drug screening, is required after a conditional offer of employment.

Requirements

Any experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed for the role.
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.
Adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties.
Must maintain physical fitness sufficient to perform the duties; a physical examination may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience using interpersonal skills to provide customer-focused support to building users.
Experience using oral and written communication across multiple forms of technology and in-person interactions.
Experience following oral and written instructions.
Experience maintaining and keeping records.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain areas including offices, bathrooms, kitchens, common areas, classrooms, and outdoor spaces around buildings.
Dust, mop, sweep, scrub, strip, wax, and polish floors using appropriate equipment.
Wash, dust, and polish windows, glass, woodwork, walls, furniture, and metal equipment.
Collect and dispose of trash and collect and count soiled laundry where applicable.
Report repair needs and perform minor maintenance tasks.
Inspect buildings for damage and report conditions to the supervisor.
Change light bulbs and replace fuses as needed.
Lubricate or tighten door hinges, drawers, and cabinets, and replace ceiling or floor tiles as needed.
Remove snow and ice from stairways and walkways and apply sand or salt when necessary.
Move furniture and assist with classroom or space setup.
Run errands as assigned.
Perform related duties as required.