Custodian; Office​/On-site TC-

Introduction

Are you a skilled in building support and looking for a position in state service? I f so, we invite you to explore this opportunity! The State of Connecticut
, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (
CTECS
) is currently recruiting for a Custodian to work at H.C. Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden, CT.

• LOCATION:
  
  H.C. Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden, CT
• SHIFT:
  Full-time | 37.5 Hours per week | Second shift
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Monday – Friday 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• NOTE:
  
  This is a year-round position

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

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

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing a full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.

• Performs custodial tasks and maintenance of areas such as dormitories, classrooms, offices, auditoriums, wards, kitchens, dining rooms and lavatories including outdoor areas (i.e. trash around buildings);
• Dusts, mops, sweeps, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using appropriate equipment such as floor polishers and buffers;
• Washes, dusts and polishes glass including windows, woodwork, walls, furniture and metal equipment;
• Makes beds;
• Checks, marks, stores and issues linens, blankets, and clothing (limited to individual’s work area not to include counting and inspection for a larger area);
• Collects and counts soiled laundry;
• Distributes, empties and sterilizes glassware, wash basins and bedpans;
• Sweeps walks;
• Collects and disposes of trash;
• Reports needs for repairs;
• Performs minor maintenance;
• Runs errands;
• Inspects buildings for damage and reports conditions to supervisor;
• May change light bulbs and replace fuses;
• May lubricate or tighten door hinges, drawers, cabinets, etc.;
• May replace ceiling or floor tiles;
• May remove snow and ice from stairways and walkways around buildings;
• May sand and salt stairways and walkways;
• May move furniture and/or set-up classrooms;
• Performs related 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 which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

• 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.

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

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical…