Lead Custodian, Student Union
Lead Custodian, Student Union
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$ 43571 - 55176
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Job Description
Salary Range:
$43571.00-$55176.00 Yearly. Individuals new to state service start at the minimum of the pay plan.
Link to JOB SPEC:
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 affect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights weekends holidays).
SELECTION PLAN
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. Please also be sure to demonstrate how you meet any of the preferred qualifications that you may have. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted.
If selected for an interview you will be asked to provide the names titles and phone numbers of three professional 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.
At any point in 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 agency.
PURPOSES OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
Is accountable for acting as a lead custodian for a staff of four to nine custodians and the full range of basic tasks in cleaning and maintenance of the Student Union building. This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that affect campus operations.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plans crew workflow and determines priorities; schedules assigns oversees and reviews work; establishes and maintains crew procedures; provides staff training and assistance; conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; acts as liaison with operating units agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; may make recommendations on policies or standards; may prepare reports and correspondence; ensures supplies and equipment for crew are adequate by reporting shortage to supervisor; performs full range of duties as outlined in Custodian class specification; performs duties as related.
UConn Student Union Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises custodial staff; generates work flow and determines priorities; schedules assigns oversees and reviews work; provides staff training; assists in conducting performance evaluations; ensures supplies and equipment are adequate by reporting shortages to supervisor; makes recommendations of policies and procedures; prepare reports and correspondence; dusts mops sweeps scrubs strips waxes and polishes floors using appropriate equipment such as buffers floor 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; reports needs for repairs performs minor maintenance; runs errands; inspects building for damage and reports conditions to supervisor for action; changes light bulbs lubricate door hinges drawers or cabinets etc.; removes snow and ice from stairways and walkways applying sand and salt as needed around the Student Union building; moves furniture and/or set-up meeting rooms for events; performs other duties as needed.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of building custodial work and related equipment.
Skills: interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
Ability to operate care for and perform maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work such as automatic scrubbers high-speed buffers and cleaning solutions.
Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience in work that could reasonably be expected to provide knowledge skills and abilities listed above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with cleaning in an educational setting. Ability to read meeting and event diagrams to complete room set-ups (including staging tables and chairs).
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 exam is 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.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
This job posting is anticipated to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on August 11 2025.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at concerning the Universitys policies regarding the Cleary Act Statement Non-Discrimination Policy Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities and Recruiting Veterans can be found on UConns Job page at: members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of and contribute to an inclusive respectful and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employees unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
