Lead Custodian

Lead Custodian – Connecticut Valley Hospital (Blue Hills Campus)

Full‑time position (37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM).

• Lead and coordinate daily crew workflow, set priorities and oversee completion of tasks.
• Supervise staff by scheduling, assigning, reviewing work and providing training and guidance.
• Maintain and enforce crew procedures to ensure consistent operations.
• Serve as liaison with other units, agencies, and external officials regarding policies and procedures.
• Perform and support full custodial duties while ensuring adequate supplies and equipment.
• Meet full range of duties as outlined in custodian class specification and prepare reports and correspondence as needed.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend policies or standards when appropriate.

• One (1) year of experience in a custodial or housekeeping role that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined below.
• Experience operating and maintaining commercial custodial equipment (e.g., auto scrubbers, floor buffers, carpet extractors).
• Experience with floor care programs, including stripping, waxing, and refinishing floors.
• Experience applying effective cleaning methods, selecting appropriate materials, and adhering to established safety procedures.
• Experience assigning work, monitoring performance, and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Experience coordinating custodial operations in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of building custodial and/or housekeeping work and related equipment.
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment; use computer software; exercise supervisory ability.
• Medical examination, including drug screening, may be required following a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must comply with Connecticut’s Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.
• Physical strength, stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity sufficient to perform duties; may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights. A physical examination may be required.

Benefits: comprehensive state employee benefits, professional growth and development opportunities, and a commitment to promoting a healthy work/life balance.

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer and encourages the application of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Applicants must be eligible for the U.S. Department of Labor E‑Verify system and must provide required information for Form I‑9.