Custodial Worker

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Worker performs custodial duties, minor repairs, sanitation control, and safety checks at the Ohio School for the Deaf and the Ohio State School for the Blind. The role cleans and maintains assigned areas, including furniture, equipment, windows, walls, floors, carpets, restrooms, and fixtures; replenishes restroom supplies; empties trash; transports materials for disposal; and replaces light bulbs. The worker also maintains building accessibility and appearance by picking up litter, removing ice and snow from entrances and sidewalks, monitoring supply inventory, and reporting supply needs. The position follows safety procedures, posts warning signs, uses cleaning products and equipment according to directions and manufacturer instructions, and reports hazards or cleaning deficiencies. It also supports staff by moving furniture and setting up chairs, tables, stages, and meeting rooms, and maintains job knowledge through workshops and school in-services. The Custodial department serves both schools; the employee is assigned a primary location at hire and may work across campuses. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with a possibility of an alternate shift as needed and occasional mandatory weekend overtime.

Requirements

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction, and in reading and speaking common English vocabulary, or equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications.
Custodial skills.
Attention to detail.
Time management.

Responsibilities

Perform custodial cleaning and janitorial duties in assigned areas, including dusting, polishing, washing, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, and vacuuming.
Clean furniture, equipment, mirrors, fixtures, toilets, and sinks; replenish restroom supplies; empty trash and transport materials to disposal areas.
Replace light bulbs and perform minor repairs.
Maintain building accessibility and appearance by picking up litter and removing ice and snow from entrances and sidewalks.
Monitor cleaning-supply inventory and report supply needs to a supervisor.
Follow safety procedures and rules, post warning signs, follow product directions and precautions when handling chemicals or removing blood, and operate equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
Report safety hazards and cleaning deficiencies to a supervisor.
Assist staff with moving furniture and setting up chairs, tables, stages, and meeting rooms.
Attend workshops and school in-services to maintain job knowledge.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Free dental insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Free vision insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Free basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
Optional deferred compensation