Introduction
Are you looking for an opportunity to join the largest high school system in the state? Then look no further than this chance to joint the State of Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CETCS) as a Custodian!
The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) invites applicants to apply for one full-time second shift opportunity as a Custodian, which will be based at W.F. Kaynor Technical High School, Waterbury CT.
What We Can Offer You:
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- The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
Position Highlights:
- Located at W.F. Kaynor Technical High School, Waterbury CT
- Full time (37.5 hours/ week) position
- Second Shift, Monday-Friday 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm
As a Custodian You Will:
Perform all custodial tasks throughout high school including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, dusting, stripping and waxing floors; collecting and disposing of all trash and recycling in to the appropriate containers; using proper custodial equipment to polish floors and shampoo carpets; cleaning all classrooms and non-student areas, including windows and vents.
Who We Are:
For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) 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.
We encourage you to come see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining the CTECS team!
Selection Plan
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Application Process:
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.
Selection Process:
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Contact Information:
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for performing a full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- 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.
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 moving furniture in a school and setting up classrooms.
- 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 REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class 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 of the class.
- A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment and/or individuals.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.