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Custodian


Job Location:

Danbury, CT - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 21 - 26
Posted: 2 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

Do you have a passion for providing building support and maintenance If so we invite you to apply to join our team at the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System Henry Abbott Technical High School!


TheState of Connecticut Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is currently recruiting for one (1) part-time 2nd Shift Custodian position at Henry Abbott Technical High School in Danbury CT.

If you take pride in maintaining clean safe and welcoming environments we invite you to join the team at Henry Abbott Technical High School. As a Custodian you will play an essential role in supporting students staff and visitors by ensuring that classrooms offices common areas and outdoor spaces are well-maintained and ready for daily activities. From performing routine cleaning and floor care to reporting repair needs and completing minor maintenance tasks your work will contribute directly to a positive learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable and detail-oriented individual who values teamwork takes initiative and is committed to providing exceptional service while helping maintain a safe and attractive school campus.

Position Highlights:

  • Henry Abbott Technical High School in Danbury CT
  • Part-time 2nd Shift 32.5 Hours per week
  • Monday Friday 2:30 pm 9:30 pm
  • This is a year-round position.
  • This position will be assigned to 1st shift during summer break returning to the regular 2nd shift schedule when school resumes in August.
  • Please Note: Permanent part-time employees are eligible for benefits and accrue vacation and sick leave in accordance with the number of hours they work.

What we can offer you:

  • View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
  • A healthywork-life balance to all employees!
  • The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

Mission and Beliefs:

Through exemplary trade and academic programming CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut.



Selection Plan

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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above however applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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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 performing custodial work in a school.
  • Experience waxing and polishing floors using floor polishers and buffers.
  • Experience removing snow and ice from stairways and walkways around schools or other large buildings.
  • Experience with deep cleaning and disinfecting large facilities.
  • Experience moving furniture in a school and setting up classrooms.
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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