Custodian
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance, Janitor, Cleaning Services, Facility Maintenance
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:
INTRODUCTIONThe State Of Connecticut, University Of Connecticut’s Student Union Department Has One Custodian Job Opening At The Storrs Campus. This Is a Permanent, Full-time, 37.5 Hours/week Position. 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 Candidate Will Be Accountable For Performing a Full Range Of Basic Tasks In The Cleaning And Maintenance Of The Student Union Building.
Below Is The Current Shift And Work Schedule.
- 3rd shift, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM, Wednesday–Sunday
This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. The individual in this role must be willing to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that effect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends, holidays).
SELECTION PLANThis position is categorized as "Open to the Public". Current, qualified UConn NP-2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify your qualifications on your application. Applications will be evaluated to ensure that the Knowledge, Skill and Ability, Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirement sections of the position have been met.
You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and special requirements, as indicated, to apply for this position.
At any point of the recruitment process, applicants may be contacted via email and provided an opportunity to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring department.
If selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide the names, titles and phone numbers of three professional references. In addition, current State of Connecticut employee applicants at UConn or other State Agencies, may be asked to provide copies of their last two (2) performance appraisals and their CORE attendance records.
Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, including drug testing, as well as a criminal background check.
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PURPOSES OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)Is 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.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES- Performs 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.
- Dusts, mops, sweeps, scrubs, strips, waxes, and polishes floors using appropriate equipment, such as buffers, scrubbers and extractors.
- Washes, dusts, and polishes glass including windows, woodwork and walls, furniture and metal equipment.
- Collects and disposes of trash and performs recycling as instructed.
- Provides a report of equipment in need of repair, performs minor maintenance, run errands, inspects building for damage and reports 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 applying sand and salt as needed around the Student Union building.
- Move furniture and/or set-up meeting rooms for events.
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