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Lead Custodian


Job Location:

Milford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 45778 - 57970
Posted: 30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

Are you a self-starter with custodial experience looking for your next role If so we invite you to join the largest high school system in the State of Connecticut the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS).


TheState of Connecticut Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is currently recruiting for one (1) full-time Lead Custodian position at Platt Technical High School in Milford CT.

As a Lead Custodian at Platt Technical High School and play a vital role in maintaining a safe clean and welcoming learning environment for students staff and this leadership role you will serve as a working supervisor guiding and supporting a team of custodians while ensuring the school is maintained to the highest standards. This position offers the opportunity to coordinate daily operations prioritize and assign work train and mentor staff assist with performance evaluations and collaborate with school personnel and outside partners to support efficient facility operations. If you are an experienced custodial professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to excellence we encourage you to apply and make a lasting impact at CTECS.

Position Highlights:

  • Location Platt Technical High School in Milford CT
  • Full-time 2nd Shift 37.5 hours per week
  • Monday Friday 2:30 pm 10:30 pm
  • Note: This is a year-round position

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.

Who We Are:
For over 100 years CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.


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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AFTER YOU APPLY:

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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 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 leading a crew of custodians in a school or commercial building.
  • Experience monitoring supplies and equipment for your team/crew and reporting shortages to supervisor.
  • Experience waxing and polishing floors using floor polishers and buffers.
  • Experience moving furniture in a school and/or setting up classrooms.
  • Experience removing snow and ice from stairways and walkways around schools or commercial buildings using equipment such as a shovel blower or plow.
  • Experience performing minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work.
  • Experience in deep cleaning using sanitizing equipment and solutions.
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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