5-HR Custodial Worker Promotional and Open

TrulyHired; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Akron is seeking applicants for the Civil Service Exam for Foreman Carpenter with Akron Public Schools. The role involves routine custodial duties, building upkeep, and safety compliance in school facilities.

The exam-based selection weighs education and experience; veterans may receive bonus points. Walk-in participation is not required; refer to the official governmentjobs posting for details and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• At least one year of paid related custodial experience.
• Ability to work well with others and follow directions.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in school facilities.
• Familiarity with cleaning materials and equipment usage.

Responsibilities

• Clean school buildings daily and prepare facilities for the next day.
• Maintain grounds and perform custodial tasks as needed.
• Assist in air handler and classroom filter changes and snow removal.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax floors and sanitize restrooms.
• Keep records and complete reports; move heavy objects when required.
• Ensure classrooms are secure and interact positively with staff and students.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Instruction comprehension

Safety procedures

Hazardous materials handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

City of Akron Civil Service Exam

The City of Akron has issued a job bulletin for an Exam for Forman Carpenter,- Akron Public Schools.

This bulletin may be viewed on the City of Akron Website at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/akron/default.cfm.

For further information, please call Penny Scholl at the City of Akron Civil Service Department - 330-375-2720.

Salary

$17.99 - $19.83 Hourly

Location

Akron, OH

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

2026-APS-P-7-285

Department

Akron Public Schools

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Definition

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
• Clean school lounges
• 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 floors
• Reports 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 solve
• Ability 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.

Since this examination is posted on a combined basis, two separate eligibility lists will be generated with promotional candidates considered before open candidates.

NOTE: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING YOUR APPLICATION STATUS THROUGHOUT THE STEPS IN THE SELECTION PROCESS BY VIEWING YOUR GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM ACCOUNT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR ARE UNABLE TO CHECK YOUR STATUS ON LINE, YOU MAY CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT 330-375-2720.

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Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.