Custodial Technician

Ohio History Connection; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Public retirement pension

Job summary

The Ohio History Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a Custodial Technician to join our facilities team. You will perform daily custodial duties across the Ohio History Center, Ohio Village, and related sites, maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for visitors and staff.

This full-time role requires a High School Diploma and 1–3 years of experience, ability to operate custodial equipment, and a commitment to chemical safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication with staff and the public.
• Familiarity with custodial equipment and chemical safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily custodial tasks for the Ohio History Center and related facilities.
• Sweep, mop, wax floors, vacuum carpets, and clean surfaces.
• Wash walls, windows, dust and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Empty trash/recycling and sanitize restrooms.
• Set up and tear down for events as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Custodial Equipment

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Status: Full time, permanent

Location: Ohio History Center (Columbus, OH)

Salary: $16.50 per hour

Full Benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off and holiday, public retirement pension

Summary

Responsible for the ongoing daily custodial duties for the Ohio History Center, Ohio Village, Collections Care Center, and Collections Warehouse.

Position

Custodial Technician

Essential Functions

• Clean and maintain floor surfaces. Sweep, mop, strip wax, and polish hard floor surfaces. Vacuum and clean carpet.
• Wash walls and windows, dust, and wax furniture and fixtures.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms.
• Performs set up and tear down for events and programs as requested.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma PLUS one to three years working experience

Desired Skills & Experience

• Comfortable communicating with staff and the public.
• Knowledge of operating custodial equipment, such as floor cleaners and surface disinfecting sprayers.
• Understanding of safe procedures and usage of chemicals used in custodial tasks.

Required Competencies

• Can locate and use resources to get things done, uses resources effectively and efficiently, and arranges information in a useful manner.
• Assumes accountability of role and responsibilities; anticipates the needs of others.
• Able to process information in a consistent manner, simultaneously displaying adaptability when necessary.
• Able to carry out duties assigned by supervisor

EOE Statement

Ohio History Connection will recruit, hire and maintain a diverse workforce allowing for the inclusion of every employee's unique value, contribution and potential. OHC is committed not only to the principle of equal employment opportunity but also to the letter and spirit of the law. OHC, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy and/or related conditions, national origin, ethnicity, age, veteran status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. OHC ensures that equal employment opportunities apply to all areas of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, selection, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and training.

ADA Compliance

Ohio History Connection is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, OHC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 614-297-2390 or by email at [e-mail].

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Children's Act. Additionally, prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at 614-297-2390 or via email at [e-mail].