Housekeeping (Summer Worker)

Office/On-site

Recruitment #220609-5704VR-002

Location

Waterford, CT

Date Opened

6/15/2022 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$14.00/hour

Close Date

6/22/2022 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you a passionate individual looking for a rewarding seasonal opportunity?

If so, we encourage you to discover our team!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - South Region has two (2) current part-time seasonal job opportunities for Housekeeping (Summer Worker) positions at Camp Harkness located in Waterford, CT.

Shift/Position Information:

Part-time twenty (20) hour per week positions on 1st shift
Pay rate is $14.00 per hour
Schedule One: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Regular day's off, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Schedule Two: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Regular day's off, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
These are seasonal positions and will end no later than October 20, 2022
Incumbents will not be entitled to any State employee benefits

In this role, the selected incumbents will perform a full range of standard housekeeping duties. This will include but is not limited to cleaning and restocking lavatories, sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing, trash collection, notifying the supervisor of any damages, re-stocking levels and replacing when appropriate. Adhering strictly to rules regarding health and safety is of heightened importance at this time.

Camp Harkness is located in Southeastern Connecticut on the shores of Long Island Sound, is owned by the State of Connecticut, and managed by DDS. The 102-acre property is comprised of open and wooded land and includes tidal marsh and beachfront. Facilities include year-round and seasonal cabins, year-round cottages, seasonal tent sites, barnyard animals, picnic pavilions & grills, accessible playscape, scenic walkway and overlook, bathhouse, beach with seasonal boardwalk, gardens, dining hall, lodge, and infirmary.

We hope you take this opportunity to join us and make an impact by serving your state!

These are seasonal positions and DDS permanent employees will not be considered for these positions.

Selection Plan

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Additional Recruitment Information:

Must be at least 18 years old as of May 6, 2022
Applicants must be able to work for the full season and must complete all required DDS training
Selected candidates must possess and maintain adequate physical flexibility, strength and stamina to perform the duties and work well with other staff and campers
Incumbent must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle license

Please note 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 and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. If selected for further consideration, State employees may be required to provide last 2 service ratings last 2 attendance records. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board 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.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Jennifer Borenski, DDS EEO Specialist 2 at Jennifer.Borenski@ct.gov.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In various agencies as a summer employee performs one or more tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature in providing a variety of services to clients or the public in one of several areas. This class may also be used during the winter college intersession for a period not to exceed six weeks.

Work areas covered by this class shall include the assignments and hourly rates as listed below:

Assignment	Minimum Hourly Rates	Maximum Hourly Rates
General	$14.00	$17.00
Patient Care Services	$14.00	$17.00
Maintenance	$14.00	$17.00
Laboratory Assistant	$14.00	$17.00
Recreational Aide	$14.00	$17.00
Transportation Services (Bus Driver)	$14.00	$17.00
Tourist Information Clerk	$14.00	$17.00
Specialized Recreational Services	$14.00	$17.00
Tourist Information Coordinator	$14.00	$17.00
Information Technology System Analysis	$19.00	$22.00
Professional Engineering	$19.00	$22.00

Minimum and maximum hourly rates will be subject to the following criteria:

1. Returning Summer Workers may receive $.50 an hour additional compensation for each season of service up to the maximum hourly rate.

2. Experienced workers in the specific functional area with another employer may be credited with such time on an equivalent basis to seasons worked and granted the same additional compensation up to the maximum hourly rate.

3. College students may be granted additional compensation of up to $.50 more per hour (up to the maximum hourly rate) for each full year of completed education on the basis of 30 semester hours equaling one (1) year.

NOTE:

Determination of hourly rate is based on the above criteria. Additional compensation is based on only one criteria. It is not intended for individuals to receive additional compensation through application of the multiple criteria listed above.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

See attached Addendum

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of assigned specialty; knowledge in operation of equipment, materials and activities of assigned specialty; knowledge to degree necessary for dealing with and understanding client behavior; interpersonal skills; skill in techniques of assigned specialty; ability to assist clients in self-care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct where applicable; ability to understand and carry out written orders and oral instructions; adequate physical strength and stamina to perform duties; some positions may require supervisory and/or leadership abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any experience and training that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

Custodial and/or housekeeping experience
Experience working with or volunteering with people with disabilities
Experience working in a camp, park or other recreational setting

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class assigned to recreational activities must be able to perform emergency first aid as needed and certain positions will require a current Standard First Aid Certificate.
2. Incumbents in this class assigned as bus drivers or operate a motor vehicle must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator License to drive a bus and/or a Motor Vehicle Operators License as necessary.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.