Custodian; Office​/On-Site TC-

Introduction

Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Custodian to join our team.

• Address: 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT
• Schedule: Full Time (37.5 hours), 2nd Shift, Wednesday - Sunday 2:30pm - 10:30pm
• Position Number: 27299
• Please note:
  
  This position is eligible for shift and weekend differentials.

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

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Provide support to a division passionate about improving the lives of those we serve
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

For over 160 years, DVA has been caring for its veterans and their dependents. As a Department, we believe in "serving those who have served." This is accomplished through our Office of Advocacy and Assistance, Residential Facility, Healthcare Center, and Cemetery and Burial Services.

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 walkways
• 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 working in a 24/7 healthcare environment
• Experience with equipment such as floor buffers, carpet cleaners, mops
• Experience stripping and waxing floors
• Experience with the use and disposal of commercial cleaning products
• Experience with proper maintenance protocols in a healthcare environment
• Experience using basic handheld tools to make minor maintenance repairs

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 the 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.

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.