Custodial Worker

The Ohio State University • Wooster, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Housekeeping Manager, this position works as part of a custodial team to perform routine cleaning and maintenance duties across various campus facilities. The role ensures a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of standard safety practices
• Skill in the operation of custodial and cleaning equipment
• Ability to read, write, and understand common workplace vocabulary
• Ability to use whole numbers for basic measurements and calculations
• Ability to lift and carry between 30 and 100 pounds
• Ability to work in confined spaces and/or near or with hazardous materials
• Willingness to work overtime and various hours as assigned
• Must hold a current Ohio driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial duties including cleaning and maintaining floors, furniture, fixtures, walls, and windows
• Clean floors using brooms, dust mops, wet mops, vacuums, and other equipment
• Strip, wax, polish, and burnish floors using power scrubbers, automatic floor machines, and burnishers
• Shampoo rugs and carpets using extractors
• Wash walls, windows, and other hard surfaces
• Empty trash and transport waste to dumpsters; collect and transport multi-stream recycling to designated toters
• Dust furniture, equipment, and other surfaces
• Assist with moving tables, chairs, and other furniture as needed
• Open and secure buildings as assigned
• Report equipment malfunctions, building repair needs, and safety concerns
• Report evidence of fire, illegal entry, theft, or other unusual conditions
• Assist with maintaining custodial supplies, stock, and inventory
• Work overtime or varying schedules as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED