Custodian; (Office​/On-Site

Custodian (37.5 Hour)

Office/On-Site

Recruitment #TC-001

Location:

Rocky Hill, CT

Date Opened: 1/15/2026

Salary: $41,213 - $51,500/year (
* New State employees start at minimum)

Job Type: Open to the Public

Closing Date: 1/26/2026

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.

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Provide support to a division that is 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.

• Meet
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:
  List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited.
• Resume Policy:
  Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position.
• Preferred Shift/
  
  Location:
  
  Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application.
• Timely Submission:
  All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline.
• Salary Calculations:
  For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government.
• Note:
  
  The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

• Referral Questions:
  This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date.
• Prepare For An Interview:
  Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role.
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your Job Aps Personal Status Board.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Julie Barker ker.

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…