Lead Custodian(Office/On-site) - Waterbury

Lead Custodian · Office/On-site · Recruitment # TC-001 · Location Waterbury, CT · Date Opened 2/23/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $43,571 - $55,176/year (New State employees start at the minimum of the range.) · Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 3/4/2026 11:59:00 PM · Go Back Apply ...

Job description

Lead Custodian

Office/On-site

Recruitment # TC-001

Location Waterbury, CT

Date Opened 2/23/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $43,571 - $55,176/year (New State employees start at the minimum of the range.)

Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 3/4/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you a self-starter with custodial experience looking for your next role? If so, we invite you join the largest high school system in the State of Connecticut, the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS).

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is currently recruiting for one (1) full-time Lead Custodian position at W.F.

Kaynor Technical High School in Waterbury, CT.

The incumbent would work in a high school environment and be entrusted to act as a working supervisor for a crew of Custodians engaged in the cleaning of Bullard-Havens Technical High School.

Position Highlights

Location – W.F. Kaynor Technical High School in Waterbury, CT
Full-time | 2nd Shift | 37.5 hours per week
Monday – Friday | 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Note:
This is a year-round position

What We Can Offer You

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Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work-life balance to all employees

The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

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In your role as a Lead Custodian, you will have the opportunity to:

Plan crew workflow and determine priorities;
Schedule, assign, oversee and review work;
Establish and maintain crew procedures;
Provide staff training and assistance;
Conduct or assist in conducting performance evaluations;
Act as liaison with operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
Perform a full range of duties as outlined in the Custodian class specification;
Perform related duties as required;

Who We Are

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.

Mission And Beliefs

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut.

Selection Plan

For Assistance In Applying

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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

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

Referral Questions:

This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date.

If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

Prepare For An Interview:
Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression

Stay connected Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

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

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


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 Rocky Young at

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 acting as a working supervisor for a crew of Custodians engaged in the cleaning of buildings.

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of building custodial and/or housekeeping work and related equipment;
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

Experience leading a crew of custodians in a school or commercial building.
Experience scheduling, assigning, overseeing, and evaluating the work of staff.
Experience monitoring supplies and equipment for your team/crew and reporting shortages to supervisor.
Experience waxing and polishing floors using floor polishers and buffers.
Experience moving furniture in a school and/or setting up classrooms.
Experience removing snow and ice from stairways and walkways around schools or other large buildings.
Experience performing minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work.
Experience in using sanitizing equipment and solutions.

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.

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.

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 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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