Custodian

Salary Range: $43,301.00-$54,108.00 Yearly. Individuals new to state service start at the minimum of the pay plan.

Link to Custodian Job Specification:

The State Of Connecticut, University Of Connecticut’s Student Union Department has two custodian job openings at the Storrs Campus. These are permanent, full‑time, 37.5 hours per week positions. The starting hourly salary is $22.13/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.

• 1st Shift, Thursday–Monday (7 am–3 pm)
• 3rd shift, Friday–Tuesday (11 pm–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).

This position is categorized as “Open to the Public.” Current, qualified UConn NP‑2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process.

Accountable for performing the 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.

• Perform custodial tasks and maintenance of such areas 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 responsibility of 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 for action.
• May change light bulbs, lubricate door hinges, drawers, or cabinets, etc.
• Remove snow and ice from stairways and walkways by 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 that would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.

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

Incumbent in this class must have adequate 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. A physical examination is required.

Incumbent 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.

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

Please apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Faculty and Staff Openings, Search #498966. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional, work‑related references along with their contact information. This job posting is anticipated to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on July 23, 2026.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics.

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