Salary Range: $43,571.00-$55,176.00 Yearly. Individuals new to state service start at the minimum of the pay plan.

Link to Lead Custodian Job Specification:

https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0428TC&R1=&R3=

INTRODUCTION

The State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut's, Student Union and Event Services department has an opening for a 3rd shift Lead Custodian at the Storrs, Campus. This is a permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours/week position, Wednesday - Sunday 11pm-7am. Working under the Evening and Weekends Events and Operations Coordinator, the successful candidate is accountable for acting as a lead custodian for a staff of four to nine custodians and the full range of basic tasks in cleaning and maintenance of the Student Union building.

This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff.  The individual in this role must be willing to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that affect campus operations.  Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends, holidays).

SELECTION PLAN

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify your qualifications on your application. Applications will be evaluated to ensure that the Knowledge, Skill and Ability, Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirement sections of the position have been met. Please also be sure to demonstrate how you meet any of the preferred qualifications that you may have. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted.

If selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide the names, titles and phone numbers of three professional references.  In addition, current State of Connecticut employee applicants at UConn or other State Agencies may be asked to provide copies of their last two (2) performance appraisals and their CORE attendance records.   

At any point of the recruitment process, applicants may be contacted via email and provided an opportunity to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

PURPOSES OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

Is accountable for acting as a lead custodian for a staff of four to nine custodians and the full range of basic tasks in cleaning and maintenance of the Student Union building.  This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff.  Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that effect campus operations.

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; may make recommendations on policies or standards; may prepare reports and correspondence; ensures supplies and equipment for crew are adequate by reporting shortages to supervisor; performs full range of duties as outlined in Custodian class specification; performs related duties as required.

UConn Student Union Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervises custodial staff; generates work flow and determines priorities; schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work; provides staff training; assists in conducting performance evaluations; ensures supplies and equipment are adequate by reporting shortages to supervisor; makes recommendations of policies and procedures; prepare reports and correspondence; dusts, mops, sweeps, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using appropriate equipment such as buffers, floor scrubbers and extractors; washes, dusts and polishes glass including windows, woodwork and walls, furniture and metal equipment; collects and disposes of trash and performs recycling as instructed; reports needs for repairs, performs minor maintenance; runs errands; inspects building for damage and reports conditions to supervisor for action; changes light bulbs, lubricate door hinges, drawers or cabinets, etc.; removes snow and ice from stairways and walkways applying sand and salt as needed around the Student Union building; moves furniture and/or set-up meeting rooms for events; performs other duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of building custodial work and related equipment, such as automatic scrubbers, high speed buffers, and steam cleaners, and leaning solutions; 
• 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

1. Ability to read meeting and event diagrams to complete room set-ups (including staging, tables, and chairs).
2. Experience with cleaning in an educational setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 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.
2. 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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Openings, search #499009. Although it is not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional, work-related references along with their contact information.

This job posting is anticipated to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on May 5, 2025.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

Information concerning the University’s policies regarding the Cleary Act Statement, Non-Discrimination Policy, Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities and Recruiting Veterans can be found on UConn’s Job page at:  https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/.