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Custodian (37.5 Hour) at The Department of Children and Families in Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Posted in Facilities 30+ days ago.





Job Description:


Introduction





The State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is looking for a Custodian to join our team in a Full-Time role. This position is a second shift, 37.5 hours per week role, with a Monday through Friday work schedule from 2:30pm to 10:30pm. If you are looking for a great career and are searching for a chance to help our State's veterans, the DVA can help!

For over 140 years, Connecticut 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.

You will be serving those who have served at the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center, a Skilled Nursing Facility licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and certified by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Healthcare Center is also certified as a State Veterans Homes by the Federal Veterans Administration and regularly inspected by the VA.

At our 125 bed health care facility, we provide both short and long-term care for patients requiring daily medical management.

When you walk through the doors of the Healthcare Center (HCC), one immediately feels a sense of community, comfort, and camaraderie. Our highly trained staff is dedicated to providing compassionate care to meet the unique needs of Veteran patients; built on the foundation of integrity, honor, and respect. We pride ourselves on fostering these qualities as we honor Veteran patients for their service and encourage the innate bond between them.

Please Note: Employees will be required to work in buildings which may have Covid-19 infected residents or patients. If required to wear N-95 respirators employees will need to be fit tested which requires no facial hair interrupting the fit of the mask. Beards and Mustaches will need to be shaved in order to be fit tested.

As a State employee, you have available a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, and a retirement plan, as well as paid time off! We encourage a healthy work/life balance for all employees.


  • The entry level compensation rate for this position shall be ten percent (10%) below the minimum compensation listed on this bulletin for an employee in his/her initial working test period. Upon completion of the initial working test period, the employee shall advance to the minimum (Step 1) of the salary schedule and be paid accordingly.



Selection Plan



In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.


*You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.


Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position. Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.


This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.


As a reminder:





  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

  • Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.

  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses.

  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

  • Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.



For more information, we encourage you to contact the recruiter for this position, Joseph K. Fried at Joseph.Fried@ct.gov, (860) 924-7053.



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



Some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work; some ability in simple record keeping.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS



Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS



Our ideal candidate will have experience:


  • Working in a skilled Nursing Facility

  • Working in a Residential Facility

  • Using flooring machines such as waxers, strippers, and buffers

  • Maintaining snow removal equipment

  • Using snow removal equipment to remove snow from sidewalks, parking lots, and building walkways



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



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.



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.



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