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Lead Custodian (37.5 Hour)


Job Location:

Hartford, 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


The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a fulltime Lead Custodian (PCN 27292) forConnecticut Valley Hospital(CVH) Blue Hills Campus in Hartford.

This position is full-time on first shift 37.5 hours per week Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM.

What We Can Offer You
Comprehensive state employee benefits
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Professional growth and development opportunities
A commitment to promoting a healthy work/life balance

Position Highlights
Leads and coordinates daily crew workflow setting priorities and overseeing task completion
Supervises staff by scheduling assigning reviewing work and providing training and guidance
Maintains and enforces crew procedures to ensure consistent operations
Serves as liaison with other units agencies and external officials regarding policies and procedures
Performs and supports full custodial duties while ensuring adequate supplies and equipment

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.

CVH provides trauma informed gender responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery improve quality of life and return to the community.
Selection Plan

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for a crew of Custodians engaged in the cleaning of buildings.
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;
  • Ensures supplies and equipment for crew are adequate by reporting shortages to supervisor;
  • Performs full range of duties as outlined in Custodian class specification;
  • May make recommendations on policies or standards;
  • May prepare reports and correspondence;
  • Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Knowledge of building custodial and/or housekeeping work and related equipment;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • operate care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work;
    • utilize computer software;
  • Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience in work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge skills and abilities listed above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience operating and maintaining commercial custodial equipment (e.g. auto scrubbers floor buffers carpet extractors)
  • Experience with floor care programs including stripping waxing and refinishing floors
  • Experience applying effective cleaning methods selecting appropriate materials and adhering to established safety procedures
  • Experience assigning work monitoring performance and ensuring quality standards are met
  • Experience coordinating custodial operations in a healthcare setting

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.
  • 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 assaultive and/or abusive patients or clients.
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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