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Custodian (37.5 Hour)
Job Location:
Job Location:
New Haven, CT - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 43301 - 54108
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
2 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Introduction
Are you hard working and seeking an opportunity to make an impact If so Join CT State and become a part of our dedicated team!
At CT State Community College we value our employees and are seeking to add new talent to our team. We offer many opportunities for our employees to contribute and stand out as part of our continued success story. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate a true passion for what they do and reflect the culture and vision of CT State.We are recruiting for a Custodian to work at our Gateway campus located in New Haven CT.
In the State of Connecticut CT State Community College is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR) Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. Our goal as a public higher education institution is to provide a high quality affordable and accessible post-secondary education that enables students to achieve their life and career goals. CT States mission and vision reflect the overarching objectives of providing excellent higher education and lifelong learning to all students maintaining affordability and accessibility and contributing to the economic growth of the state.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Work Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week (occasional overtime as needed on weekends)
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Work Shift: Second shift 2:00pm - 10:00pm
- Office: Maintenance Department
- Location: 20 Church Street New Haven CT 06510
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
ABOUT US:
Selection Plan
To Apply:
- In order to be considered for this job opening you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.You must specify your qualifications on your application.
- The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening unless otherwise specified.
- In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S. you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting.
- Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting order to comply with Public Act 21-69 the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
- Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidates obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to .
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- Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
- Although applicants will receive correspondence via email as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
- Note: At any point during the recruitment process applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support 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.
- Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above however applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.
- Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at With Us:
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for performing a full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- 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 individuals 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 walks;
- 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.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge skills and abilities listed above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior custodial experience.
- Experience waxing and polishing floors using floor polishers and buffers.
- Experience performing simple record keeping.
- Experience removing snow and ice from stairway and walkways around school buildings (flexibility with shift assignments).
- Experience navigating Microsoft Office Suite and working with Microsoft Outlook email.
- Experience performing minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses permits and/or certifications.
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 examination may be 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.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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.
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