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Custodian (37.5 Hour)


Job Location:

New Haven, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction


Schedule
First shift: 7:30 AM 3:30 PM
Monday Friday

What We Can Offer You
Comprehensive state employee benefits
Access to the State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options
Professional growth and development opportunities
A commitment to supporting a healthy work/life balance

Position Highlights
Performs general custodial cleaning in patient areas
Dusts mops sweeps scrubs strips waxes and polishes floors using appropriate equipment
Cleans and polishes glass windows woodwork walls furniture and metal surfaces
Collects and disposes of trash and soiled laundry
Reports repair needs and performs minor maintenance tasks

A comprehensive medical examination including drug screening is required following a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must comply with Connecticuts DrugFree Workplace Policy.

About Us
DMHAS is dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs through an integrated holistic network of services that foster dignity respect and selfsufficiency.

CMHC provides comprehensive mental health treatment to individuals with serious behavioral health disorders that often frequent the local hospital emergency rooms are frequently involved in the court systems and require a variety of clinical services to provide stability medication management and treatment.


Selection Plan

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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
  • Experience with infection prevention/control cleaning procedures
  • Experience with keeping cleaning supplies safe while working around others.
  • Experience moving furniture
  • Experience removing snow and ice from stairways and walkways
  • Experience performing minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work
  • Experience with deep cleaning and disinfecting a psychiatric or hospital environment
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.
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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