Custodian

Overview

Salary Range: $41,213.00-$51,500.00 Yearly. Individuals new to state service start at the minimum of the pay plan.

Link to Custodian Job Specification:

The State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut’s Student Union department has two Custodian job openings at the Storrs Campus. These are permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours/week positions. The starting hourly salary is $21.06/hour and is non-negotiable.

Working Under The Supervision Of The Lead Custodian, Supervising Custodian, Building Services Manager, Or Evening & Weekends Events & Operations Coordinator The Successful Candidates Will Be Accountable For Performing a Full Range Of Basic Tasks In The Cleaning And Maintenance Of The Student Union Building. Below Are The Current Shifts And Work Schedules.

• 1st shift, 7am – 3pm, Saturday-Wednesday
• 3rd shift, 11pm-7am, Saturday-Wednesday

This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. The individual in this role must be willing to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that effect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends, holidays).

This position is categorized as "Open to the Public". Current, qualified UConn NP-2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process. In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify your qualifications on your application. Applications will be evaluated to ensure that the Knowledge, Skill and Ability, Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirement sections of the position have been met.

Ensure that your Page Up Application is complete and detailed before submitting it. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted. Although it is not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional, work-related references along with their contact information.

At any point of the recruitment process, applicants may be contacted via email and provided an opportunity to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring department. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and special requirements, as indicated, to apply for this position.

If selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide the names, titles and phone numbers of three professional references. In addition, current State of Connecticut employee applicants at UConn or other State Agencies, may be asked to provide copies of their last two (2) performance appraisals and their CORE attendance records. Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, including drug testing, as well as a criminal background check.

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Is accountable for performing the full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of the Student Union building and other buildings under the responsibility of the Student Union and Event Services department.

• Performs custodial tasks and maintenance of such areas as administrative offices, meeting and function rooms, lounges, theatre, restrooms, lobby areas and outdoor areas in and around the Student Union building and other buildings under the responsibility of the Student Union.
• Dusts, mops, sweeps, scrubs, strips, waxes, and polishes floors using appropriate equipment, such as buffers, scrubbers and extractors.
• Washes, dusts, and polishes glass including windows, woodwork and walls, furniture and metal equipment.
• Collects and disposes of trash and performs recycling as instructed.
• Provides a report of equipment in need of repair, performs minor maintenance, run errands, inspects building for damage and reports conditions to a supervisor for action.
• May change light bulbs, lubricate door hinges, drawers or cabinets, etc.
• Remove snow and ice from stairways and walkways applying sand and salt as needed around the Student Union building.
• Move furniture and/or set-up meeting rooms for events.
• Performs other 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.

• A minimum of three years of custodial…