Custodian (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•New Haven, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is seeking a full-time Custodian to work on its campus in New Haven, CT. This position is part of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. The university is a diverse, student-centered institution dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service, providing a supportive and welcoming environment for all community members. Founded in 1893, Southern has grown into a comprehensive public university serving over 10,000 students with graduate and undergraduate programs.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Professional floor care experience.

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.