State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Lead Custodian (40 Hour) (0428FM)

$22.26-$28.19 Hourly / $1,780.69-$2,254.91 BiWeekly /
$46,476.00-$58,853.00 Yearly

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.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

  • At state agencies incumbents lead a crew of four (4) to nine (9) Custodians.
  • At the University of Connecticut incumbents may supervise a crew of fewer than four (4) custodians if assigned as Lead Custodian on second or third shift.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Leads Custodians and patient/client or student workers as assigned.

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.

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.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

EEO

(8)-Service Maintenance

SALARY INFORMATION

FM 11

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Lead Custodian in Salary Group TC 11 approved effective May 5, 2022. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section.) Final No. 24-163

EFFECTIVE DATE

08/21/2024
CLASS: 0428FM; EST: 1/13/1989; REV: 8/30/2024;