Custodian (32 Hour) (Office/On-site)

Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity! The State of Connecticu t , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS ) is currently seeking two dedicated and experienced individuals for the position of Custodian to join our team.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Facility:

Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)

Division:

Addiction Services Division (ASD)

Housekeeping Location:

Middletown, CT Schedule:

Part-time, 32 hours per week, 2nd shift, Monday/Friday 3:00pm - 11:00pm and Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 3:00pm - 9:00pm

PCN:

126121

PCN:

126277 WHAT

WE CAN OFFER YOU

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees •Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

Engage in a rewarding career; Showcase your talents in a meaningful role; Thrive in an exciting environment; Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do; Work together in a collaborative team environment.

THE ROLE

Job duties include but are not limited to: Perform all Custodial Tasks throughout a Patient Building, including but not limited to: Sweeping, Mopping, Dusting, Stripping and Waxing floors. Collect soiled linens and distribute clean linen throughout the building. Collect and dispose of all trash and recycling into the appropriate containers. Use proper custodial equipment to polish floors and shampoo carpets. Clean all patient and non-patient areas, including windows and vents.

MORE ABOUT US

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. CVH's vision and mission is to promote recovery through collaborative, compassionate, and culturally competent treatment in a safe, healthy, and caring environment. We provide trauma informed gender responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community.

Please note:

A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace. Selection Plan

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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 :

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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. This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

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WE'RE

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Barker@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

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

One year or more of custodial or janitorial experience in a hospital setting. Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and supplies. Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and follow safety procedures. Experience with floor care (vacuuming, mopping, waxing, buffing).

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.