Custodian (37.5 Hour)(Office/On-site)

Introduction

Help keep our facilities running smoothly while supporting those who served.

Apply today to become part of the DVA team!

The State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is currently hiring two full-time Custodians to support our mission of serving Connecticut's veterans. These roles will help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for those who have bravely served our country.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• LOCATION: Rocky Hill, CT
• HOURS: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• SHIFT: First shift
• SCHEDULE: Saturday to Wednesday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Days off: Thursday and Friday)

WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT:

• Explore our comprehensive State Employee Benefits Overview to see what we offer
• Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers
• Enjoy endless opportunities forprofessional growth and development
• Embrace a healthywork/life balance tailored to all employees

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Build a steady, reliable career with room to grow
• Play a key role in keeping our facilities clean, safe, and welcoming
• Support a mission that serves Connecticut's veterans
• Be part of a team that values hard work and cooperation
• Contribute to the everyday operations that make a real difference

MORE ABOUT US:

For over 140 years the State of Connecticut DVA has been caring for its veterans and their dependents. As a Department, we believe in "serving those who have served." This is accomplished through our: Office of Advocacy and Assistance, Residential Facility, Healthcare Center, and Cemetery and Burial Services.

The DVA has supported Connecticut Veterans and continues this tradition with Residential and Healthcare programming on our campus in Rocky Hill. There are two paths for residency at the DVA:

• Residential Facility: offers temporary, supportive living with programming designed to return Connecticut Veterans to independent living in the community;
• Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center: a state-of-the-art medical facility that offers long-term care for veterans with chronic, disabling conditions who require 24-hour assistance.
  

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Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: 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.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Alyssa Hovanec at Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov.

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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 individual’s 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 working in a 24/7 environment
• Experience with floor buffers and floor scrubbing machines
• Experience with stripping and waxing floors
• Experience with commercial cleaning products and proper disposal of them
• Experience with facility maintenance in a healthcare environment
• Experience using handheld tools to make minor repairs

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.