Custodian (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•New Haven, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is seeking to fill two (2) full-time Custodian positions to work on its campus in New Haven, CT. This role is part of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. The university is a diverse and student-centered institution dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good, providing a supportive and welcoming environment through a campus-wide commitment to social justice. Founded in 1893, Southern has grown into a comprehensive public university serving over 10,000 students with graduate and undergraduate programs in liberal arts and professional disciplines.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU employees and/or current State of CT employees prior to filling the position with an external candidate.

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.