Custodian

Salary

Salary Range: $42,244.00-$52,788.00 Yearly. Individuals new to state service start at the minimum of the pay plan.

The State Of Connecticut, University Of Connecticut’s Student Union Department has two custodial job openings at the Storrs Campus. These are permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week positions. The starting hourly salary is $21.59 per hour and is non‑negotiable. Working under the supervision of the Lead Custodian, Supervising Custodian, or Building Services Manager, the successful candidates will be accountable for performing a full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of the Student Union Building and other buildings under the responsibility of the Student Union and Event Services Department.

• 3rd Shift (11 pm – 7 am), Friday‑Tuesday (which is 11 pm Thursday to Tuesday at 7 am).

This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services / Essential Staff. The individual must be willing to work during emergency closures / delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that affect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends, holidays).

• Perform custodial tasks and maintenance of areas such as administrative offices, meeting and function rooms, lounges, theatre, restrooms, lobby areas, and outdoor areas in and around the Student Union building and other buildings under the Student Union.
• Dust, mop, sweep, scrub, strip, wax, and polish floors using appropriate equipment such as buffers, scrubbers, and extractors.
• Wash, dust, and polish glass including windows, woodwork and walls, furniture, and metal equipment.
• Collect and dispose of trash and perform recycling as instructed.
• Provide a report of equipment in need of repair, perform minor maintenance, run errands, inspect building for damage and report conditions to a supervisor.
• May change light bulbs, lubricate door hinges, drawers or cabinets, etc.
• Remove snow and ice from stairways and walkways applying sand and salt as needed around the Student Union building.
• Move furniture and/or set up meeting rooms for events.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Skills
  • Interpersonal skills;
  • Oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • Follow oral and written instructions;
  • Operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work;
  • Keep records.

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

• Minimum of three years of custodial experience.
• Custodial experience in an educational setting.

Incumbent must have adequate strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination is required.

Incumbent may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment and/or individuals.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

This position is open to the public. Current, qualified UConn NP-2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.