5-HR Custodial Worker Promotional and Open

Akron Public Schools; Akron (OH); In loco; USD 26.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

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Akron Public Schools is seeking a 5-HR Custodial Worker for routine custodial and housekeeping duties. You will clean buildings daily, prepare facilities for the next school day, maintain grounds, and perform cleaning, maintenance, and safety tasks across school properties.

The role emphasizes safe handling of cleaning materials, interacting professionally with staff and students, and keeping accurate records of tasks and reports for supervision and compliance.

Competenze

• Graduation from an accredited High School or G.E.D.
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to listen effectively, actively
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, warnings and labels
• Knowledge of the care of materials, methods and practices essential to proper cleaning of a facility
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly both orally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve
• Knowledge of how to clean up and disposal of blood borne pathogens

Mansioni

• Ensure safety of students
• Assist in air handler and classroom filter changes
• Shovel and remove snow from school grounds and sidewalks
• Mow school lawns
• Maintain a clean and safe boiler room
• Sweep, vacuum, mop and wax floors
• Empty and clean waste receptacles and bathroom dispensers
• Remove cobwebs, clean windows and chalkboards
• Secure building at night
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials
• Clean and sanitize restrooms
• Promote good safety practices
• Interact positively with staff, students and parents
• Organize, direct and participate in custodial maintenance
• Maintain records and complete reports
• Move heavy articles such as desks and files
• Polish furniture and surfaces
• Report damage and request repairs
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Attend meetings and seminars
• Exercise care in use of cleaning materials
• Maintain confidential information
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Communication

Reading instructions

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

Cleaning equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

5-HR Custodial Worker Promotional and Open JobID: 5114

• Position Type:CUSTODIAL SERVICES
• Date Posted:10/26/2026
• Location:Akron Public Schools
• Date Available:TBD
• Closing Date:11/06/2026

This is routine custodial and housekeeping work in the Akron Public Schools. An employee in this class cleans school buildings on a daily basis; prepare facilities for the next school day for teachers, students and visitors; maintain grounds; perform all applicable custodial duties.

Characteristic Work

• Ensure safety of students
• Assist in air handler and classroom filter changes
• Shovel and remove snow from school grounds and city sidewalks
• Mow school lawns
• Maintain a clean and safe boiler room
• Sweep, vacuum, mop and wax floors
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash pails and pencil sharpeners
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and bathroom tissue dispensers throughout the building
• Remove cobwebs, clean windows and chalkboards
• Secure building at night
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials
• Clean and sanitize restrooms
• Promote good safety practices and procedures
• Interact in a positive manner with supervisors, staff, students and parents
• Responsible for the proper cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities
• Organize, direct and participate in custodial and routine maintenance of buildings
• Maintain records and complete reports
• Clean all water coolers (fountains)
• Clean hallway glass displays and showcases
• Clean and sanitize locker rooms
• Ensure all classrooms are properly secured
• Maintain school grounds and landscape
• Make minor repairs to building fixtures and equipment
• Move heavy articles such as desks, tables, file cabinets, etc.
• Perform custodial work in care of buildings and surrounding grounds
• Polish furniture, woodwork, and horizontal surfaces as necessary
• Report damage to building and equipment which require repair to their immediate supervisor
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Trim bushes and trees
• Wash walls, mop, scrub and wax floorsReports any activity that may be detrimental to the Board of Education
• Complete paperwork as required by supervisor
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with, supervisors, co-workers, subordinates and building occupants
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head and Assistant Custodian
• Exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Attend meetings and seminars as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited High School or G.E.D.
• A minimum of one year paid related experience
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to listen effectively, actively
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
• Knowledge of the proper care and storage of chemicals
• Knowledge of the care of materials, methods and practices essential to proper cleaning of a facility
• Knowledge of the care of sweepers, vacuum machines, mops, brushes, cleaning fluids and other cleaning materials and equipment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to problem solveAbility to learn proper use of materials, methods and practices used in cleaning operations
• Knowledge of how to clean up and disposal of blood borne pathogens
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces

Competitive Examination Process

This is a classified position.

The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education and experience. A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order to receive credit for education and experience. TEST WEIGHTS: Competitive Examination 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%.

Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.

VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to his/her passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application.