Custodian Office​/On-site - TC-

Position: Custodian (37.5 Hour) (Office/On-site) - #251215-0429TC-001

Introduction

Do you have a passion for providing building support and maintenance? If so, we invite you to apply to join our team at the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System – H.C. Wilcox Technical High School! The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is currently recruiting for one (1) full-time Custodian position at H.C. Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden, CT.

Position

Highlights

Full-time | 1st Shift | 37.5 Hours per week Monday – Friday | 6:00 am – 2:00 pm This is a year-round position.

What We Can Offer You

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance for all employees.
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

Responsibilities

In your role as a Custodian, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform custodial tasks and maintenance of areas such as classrooms, offices, auditoriums, wards, kitchens, dining rooms, lavatories, and outdoor areas.
• Dust, mop, sweep, scrub, strip, wax, polish floors, shampoo carpets and use appropriate equipment such as floor polishers and buffers.
• Wash, dust, and polish glass including windows, woodwork, walls, furniture, and metal equipment.
• Collect and dispose of all trash and recycling in the appropriate containers.
• Report needs for repairs, perform minor maintenance, inspect building for damage and report conditions to supervisor.
• Perform related duties as required.

Mission and Beliefs

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut.

Examples of Duties

• 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.
• Collect and dispose of trash; change light bulbs and replace fuses; lubricate or tighten door hinges, drawers, cabinets; replace ceiling or floor tiles.
• Move furniture and set up classrooms; perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing custodial work in a school.
• Experience waxing and polishing floors using floor polishers and buffers.
• Experience removing snow and ice from stairways and walkways around large buildings.
• Experience performing minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work.
• Experience with deep cleaning and disinfecting large facilities.

Special Requirements

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

Physical and Working Conditions

• Must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, and visual and auditory acuity.
• May lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment.
• A physical examination may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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