Custodial Worker

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Worker performs custodial duties, minor repairs, and assists with sanitation control and safety checks at Ohio Deaf & Blind Education Services, serving both the Ohio School for the Deaf and the Ohio State School for the Blind. The selected applicant will be assigned a primary work location at hire and may work across campuses.

The role maintains assigned areas through cleaning and janitorial work, supports building accessibility and appearance, and helps create a safe work environment by following procedures, handling cleaning products safely, and reporting hazards or deficiencies. It also supports staff with furniture moves and room or event setups, and maintains job knowledge by attending workshops and school in-services.

The position is permanent, full-time, with a typical Monday–Friday schedule of 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. An alternate shift may be needed, and occasional mandatory weekend overtime is required. Compensation is $19.44.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction, and in reading and speaking common English vocabulary, or equivalent qualifications.
• Ability to perform unskilled custodial labor.
• The final selected candidate must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Dust and polish furniture, equipment, mirrors, and fixtures; wash windows, counters, walls, ceilings, and woodwork; sweep, scrub, and wax floors; vacuum carpets; clean furniture, toilets, and sinks; replenish restroom supplies; empty trash; transport materials to disposal areas; and replace light bulbs.
• Pick up paper and trash and remove ice and snow from entrances and sidewalks.
• Maintain supply inventory, check stock levels, and report supply needs to a supervisor.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations, post warning signs, read cleaning-product directions, take precautions when removing blood or handling chemicals, and report safety hazards and cleaning deficiencies.
• Operate custodial equipment according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Assist staff by moving furniture and setting up chairs, tables, stages, and meeting rooms.
• Maintain job knowledge by attending workshops and school in-services.
• Perform minor repairs and assist with sanitation control and safety checks.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 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, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed