Custodial Worker

State of Ohio; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) in Athens, OH, is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain a safe and clean environment for clients and staff at Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare. This daytime, union-position offers routine housekeeping tasks and safety responsibilities in a state-operated facility.

The role covers cleaning duties, safety monitoring, and basic facilities support. Training is provided, and transcripts are required for placement.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic and basic English vocabulary.
• Unskilled labor classification per state code.
• Official transcripts required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping and cleaning duties: dust mopping, sweeping, buffing, waxing floors; scrub sinks, toilets, countertops, walls; wash windows; vacuum carpets; replace supplies.

Skills

Custodial

Education

Official transcripts required

Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment

Job description

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

What You’ll Do

This role requires a working knowledge of cleaning practices and procedures to ensure a safe and clean working environment for clients and staff. Additional job duties include:

Housekeeping and Cleaning Duties

• Dust mopping, sweeping, buffing, and waxing floors
• Scrubbing sinks, toilets, countertops, walls, and ceilings
• Dusting and cleaning furniture and equipment
• Emptying and washing trash receptacles
• Removing, cleaning, replacing, and rehanging drapes; installing curtain rods
• Washing windows, polishing mirrors, and cleaning glass surfaces
• Vacuuming and shampooing carpets
• Replenishing supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper
• Sweeping and scrubbing corridor floors
• Removing litter from interior and exterior grounds
• Clearing snow and ice from walkways and sweeping walkways

Safety and Monitoring Responsibilities

• Reporting signs of fire, illegal entry, theft, or other safety concerns
• Continuously assessing environmental situations, organizational policies, and procedures
• Monitoring staff, clients, and visitors for risk‑related behaviors and reporting as necessary
• Raising and lowering the flag

Operational and Support Tasks

• Stocking supply closets
• Replacing light bulbs
• Reporting equipment repair needs
• Securing doors and windows
• Moving furniture
• Sorting, washing, and handling linens and laundry

Administrative and Training Responsibilities

• Attending required in-service trainings
• Participating in staff meetings

Additional Information

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 2 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Day Shift. This position is located within Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Must be able to complete a 2-week (business days Monday-Friday) full-time orientation.

May be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior.

Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment.

At DBH we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect, and promotes unlimited success.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS & Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary. In accordance with Section 124.11(B)(2), revised code, Director of Administrative Services has determined this classification to be unskilled labor class & therefore exempt from written examination.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree‑granting institution.

Job Skills: Custodial

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting.