Custodial Worker

State of Ohio • Athens, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Worker performs housekeeping and cleaning duties at Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare in Athens, Ohio, helping maintain a safe, clean environment for clients and staff. The role includes floor care; cleaning restrooms, surfaces, furniture, equipment, windows, and carpets; handling trash and linens; replenishing supplies; and maintaining interior and exterior walkways. The worker also monitors for safety concerns, reports hazards and equipment issues, secures doors and windows, and completes operational support tasks. The position is permanent, full-time, classified, and covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit. Normal hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position requires a two-week, full-time orientation and ongoing training and development to remain in the classification. Work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction, and in reading and speaking common English vocabulary, or equivalent minimum class qualifications.
• Must complete a two-week, Monday-through-Friday, full-time orientation.
• Must complete required training and development to remain in the classification after employment.

Responsibilities

• Dust mop, sweep, buff, and wax floors.
• Scrub sinks, toilets, countertops, walls, and ceilings.
• Dust and clean furniture and equipment.
• Empty and wash trash receptacles.
• Remove, clean, replace, and rehang drapes; install curtain rods.
• Wash windows, polish mirrors, and clean glass surfaces.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
• Sweep and scrub corridor floors; remove litter from interior and exterior grounds.
• Clear snow and ice from walkways and sweep walkways.
• Report signs of fire, illegal entry, theft, and other safety concerns.
• Continuously assess environmental situations, organizational policies, and procedures.
• Monitor staff, clients, and visitors for risk-related behaviors and report as necessary.
• Raise and lower the flag.
• Stock supply closets and replace light bulbs.
• Report equipment repair needs.
• Secure doors and windows and move furniture.
• Sort, wash, and handle linens and laundry.
• Attend required in-service trainings and participate in staff meetings.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including 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.

What This Job Offers

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