Custodian (37.5 Hour) Recruitment #260812-0429TC-001 Location Windham, CT Date Opened 8/17/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $43,301 - $54,108/year (•New State Employees Start at Minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 8/26/2026 11:59:00 PM

INTRODUCTION

Do you have a passion for providing building support and maintenance? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity to join state service! The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is currently recruiting for a full-time 2nd Shift Custodian position at Windham Technical High School. If you take pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments, we want you on our team.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS LOCATION

Windham Technical High School (Willimantic, CT)

SHIFT:

Full-time | 2nd Shift | 37.5 Hours per week

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday | 2:15 pm - 10:15 pm

NOTE:

While CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar, this position is year-round!

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes: State Employee Retirement System; A variety of medical and dental plans; Sick and personal leave; The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. As a CTECS employee, you may also benefit from: Tuition Reimbursement; Extra Income Opportunities; Professional Development; and, Career Growth within our System. Visit the State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more! In addition, the State puts an emphasis on: Providing limitless opportunities; Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives; Performing meaningful work and; Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

YOUR ROLE

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. In your role as a Custodian, you will have the opportunity to: Perform custodial tasks and maintenance of areas such as classrooms, offices, auditoriums, wards, kitchens, dining rooms and lavatories including outdoor areas (i.e. trash around buildings); Dust, mop, sweep, scrub, strip, wax and polish floors, shampoo carpets using appropriate equipment such as floor polishers and buffers; Wash, dust and polish glass including windows, woodwork, walls, furniture and metal equipment; Collect and dispose of all trash and recycling in the appropriate containers; Report needs for repairs; Perform minor maintenance; Inspect building for damage and report conditions to supervisor; Perform related duties as required. More details can be found within the 'Example of Duties' and in the class specification.

ABOUT US CT

Technical High School System 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.

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

Career progression pathway within the

State of Connecticut:

starting with Custodian, advancing to Lead Custodian, then Supervising Custodian, and more!

SELECTION PLAN NEW

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT

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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.

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

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Referral Questions:

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

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 Samantha Rivera at Samantha.

Rivera@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

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