Custodian 1st Shift; Southern STATE University - Tc-

Introduction

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is recruiting for five (5) full-time Custodian positions on our campus in New Haven, CT.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Healthy work/life balance.

• 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).
• 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.
• May change light bulbs, replace fuses, lubricate or tighten door hinges, drawers, cabinets; replace ceiling or floor tiles; remove snow and ice; sand and salt stairways and walkways; move furniture and/or set‑up classrooms.
• Performs related duties as required.

• 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.

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 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.

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.

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