Lead Custodian

Introduction

Are you hard working and seeking an opportunity to make an impact? Join CT State and be a part of our dedicated team. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Custodian position to work at our Northwestern Campus in Winsted/Winchester, CT.

• Work Hours:
  
  Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
• Work Schedule:
  
  3pm-11pm, Monday - Friday
• Work Shift:
  
  2nd Shift
• Campus: CT State Community College - Northwestern
• Location:
  
  Park Place, Winsted, CT 06098

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance for all employees

• Plans crew workflow and determines priorities
• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work
• Establishes and maintains crew procedures
• Provides staff training and assistance
• Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations
• Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures
• Ensures supplies and equipment for crew are adequate by reporting shortages to supervisor
• Performs full range of duties as outlined in Custodian class specification
• May make recommendations on policies or standards
• May prepare reports and correspondence
• Performs related duties as required

Knowledge of building custodial and or housekeeping work and related equipment;

• Interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work
• Ability to utilize computer software;
• Supervisory ability

One (1) year of experience in work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.

• Commercial/Industrial custodial experience
• Experience stripping, waxing and polishing floors using floor polishers and buffers
• Experience performing minor maintenance and cleaning tools and equipment used in daily work
• Experience removing snow and ice from stairways and walkways around school buildings (flexibility with shift assignments)

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

• 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

• May be required to lift moderate to heavy weights
• May be exposed to risk of injury from equipment and/or assaultive and/or abusive patients or clients

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