Custodian (37.5 Hour)

Custodian (37.5 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 260528-0429TC-001

Location Meriden, CT

Date Opened 6/5/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary $42,244.00* - $52,788.00/year (*New State Employees start at minimum salary range)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 6/15/2026 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

The State of Connecticut ( , Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS ( ) is currently seeking to fill a full-time, second (2nd) shift Custodian ( position at HC Wilcox Technical High School ( located in Meriden, CT.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, second (2nd) shift

• Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

• Meriden, CT

• This is a year-round position.

• Please note, this position will be assigned to first shift during summer break, returning to the regular second shift schedule when school resumes in August.

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.

About Us:

CTECS ( serves approximately 11,200 full-time high school students. We have upgraded state-of-the-art classrooms and industry-standard equipment in every shop, giving students a well-rounded, 21st century education.

What’s In It For You:

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• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

• A healthy work-life balance ( to all employees.

• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here ( for more information.

Discover the opportunity to:

• Engage in a rewarding career

• Assist our employees so they can achieve success

• Make a difference in the public sector

• Work together in a collaborative team environment

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.

• 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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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 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 large buildings.

• Experience performing minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work.

• Experience with deep cleaning and disinfecting large facilities.

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.

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