Supervising Custodian - Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-3:00PM (1st Shift), one position, OPEN TO CURRENT UCONN NP-2 EMPLOYEES ONLY

Salary Range: $48,172.00-$62,909.00 Yearly. Individuals new to state service start at the minimum of the pay plan.

Link to Supervising Custodian Job Specification: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0430TC&R1=&R3=

 

OPEN TO CURRENT UCONN NP-2 EMPLOYEES ONLY 

INTRODUCTION

This position is categorized as “Open to Agency Only”. Current, qualified UConn NP-2 employees will be considered for this position. 

UConn’s Facilities Operations Department has one job opening for a Supervising Custodian position at the Storrs Campus. This position is only open to current qualified UConn NP-2 employees. Please note that the Special Requirements Minimum Qualifications for this position are that one year of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity and this specific experience is interpreted as at the level of a Lead Custodian. This is a permanent, full-time, position 37.5 hours per week. The work schedule for this position is 1st Shift Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; the work location is Hilltop. The hourly rate of pay will be determined based on the employee’s current Step of the TC Pay Plan.

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 affect campus operations.

Applicants must be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends or holidays). This position requires performing snow/ice removal job duties along with the supervision and administrative tasks affiliated with winter weather events. This position also requires the supervision of staff (custodians, student employees and temporary employees) during campus events such as commencement, sporting events, and move in/out weekend during the Fall and Spring semesters etc.

Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any building located at the Storrs or Regional Campuses.

SELECTION PLAN

To Apply:

Applicants must possess and maintain a current motor vehicle operator license. 

• 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.  PageUp applications will be evaluated to ensure that the Knowledge, Skill and Ability, Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirements 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.
• Ensure that your PageUp Application is complete and detailed before submitting it. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the PageUp system.
• Although it is not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional, work related references along with their contact information.

Important Next Steps Information:

• At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be contacted via email and provided with 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 department. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
• If selected for an interview, you may be asked to supply the names, titles, and phone numbers of three, professional, work-related references. In addition, employees may be asked to provide copies of their last two (2) performance appraisals and CORE attendance records. 
• Please regularly check your email provided on your application for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work of staff.
• Provide staff training and assistance.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Determines priorities and plans crew work.
• Establishes and maintains crew procedures.
• Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards.
• Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures.
• Prepares reports and correspondence.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Prepares work orders.
• Inspects buildings on a regular basis to ensure established standards of cleanliness are maintained.
• Maintains building security.
• Receives and responds to complaints from staff in buildings.
• Responds to building emergencies.
• Maintains employee time records.
• May participate in cleaning.
• May act for supervisor in their absence.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, and procedures used in building custodial and/or housekeeping work.
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills.
  • oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to
  • operate, care for, and perform light maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work.
  • utilize computer software.
• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in building custodial and/or housekeeping work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Lead Custodian.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Thorough working knowledge and experience with using technology such as a computer, iPad, and smart phone.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate through email or other methods of electronic communication such as text messaging.

Strong organizational skills.

Conflict resolution or mediation training.

Experience using computer software such as AiM, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Experience in the use of computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) and their use in the automation of such functions as service request/work order processing and work scheduling.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications.

Incumbents must demonstrate through the application process and during their interview that they have the ability to communicate effectively through verbal communication and written correspondence. This position requires strong communication skills and interpersonal skills to successfully relay information to staff and management within the Facilities Operations Department as well as to employees of all levels within the UConn community, and to those external to UConn such as vendors/suppliers.

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 assaultive and/or abusive patients or clients.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs , Staff Openings, Search #498241. 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 April 5, 2024.

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/

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce.  The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner.  This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all.  We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.