Custodian - Schedules​/Buildings Two Positions

Introduction

UConn’s Facilities Operations Department has two job openings for Custodian positions at the Storrs Campus. The work schedule could be 1st Shift Wednesday – Sunday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 1st Shift Saturday – Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., depending upon operating needs. These are permanent, full‑time positions working 37.5 hours per week. These positions are categorized as “Open to the Public”; current UConn NP‑2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process.

• 1st Shift Weekend Custodian:
  Wednesday – Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Supervisor:
  Supervising Custodian - TBD
• OR
• 1st Shift Weekend Custodian:
  Saturday – Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Supervisor:
  Supervising Custodian - TBD

Weekend differential is applied to hours worked on Saturday or Sunday if the entire 7.5‑hour shift is worked.

• Excellent and affordable healthcare options
• Full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. For more information, please visit:
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• Employee retirement benefits (SERS Retirement plan). For more information, please visit:
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These positions are categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able 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 or holidays). These positions require performing snow/ice removal job duties and may require additional hours during campus events such as Commencement, sporting events, and move‑in/out weekends during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Facilities Operations NP‑2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any building located at the Storrs or Regional Campuses.

• Perform 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).
• Dust, mop, sweep, scrub, strip, wax, and polish floors using appropriate equipment such as floor polishers and buffers.
• Wash, dust and polish glass including windows, woodwork, walls, furniture and metal equipment.
• Make beds.
• Check, mark, store and issue linens, blankets, and clothing (limited to individual’s work area not to include counting and inspection for a larger area).
• Collect and count soiled laundry.
• Distribute, empty and sterilize glassware, wash basins and bedpans.
• Sweep walks.
• Collect and dispose of trash.
• Report needs for repairs.
• Perform minor maintenance.
• Run errands.
• Inspect buildings for damage and report 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.
• Perform related duties as required.

• 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.

• Three or more years of custodial experience in settings such as college campuses, residential facilities, commercial buildings and/or medical facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in operating custodial equipment such as floor scrubbers, swing machines, back‑pack vacuums, carpet extractors, and/or ride‑on auto scrubbers.

• Incumbents 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.
• A physical examination may be required.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs frequently and climb ladders independently, lift, carry…