Custodial Worker

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services provides custodial and cleanup support to the Ohio School for the Deaf and the Ohio State School for the Blind in Columbus. The role focuses on cleaning, minor repairs, sanitation, and safety checks to keep facilities safe and functional.

Primary duties include dusting, window washing, floor care, stock checks, and assisting staff with setups. The evening shift runs Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with potential for weekend overtime.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial duties, minor repairs and assists in sanitation control and safety checks at OSD and OSSB.
• Performs cleaning and janitorial duties and ensures that assigned areas are maintained: Dusts and polishes furniture, equipment, mirrors and fixtures; washes windows, counters, walls, ceilings and woodwork; sweeps, scrubs and waxes floors; vacuums carpets; cleans furniture, toilets/sinks; re-supplies restrooms; empties trash containers; transports materials to disposal area; replaces light bulbs.
• Maintains Building Accessibility And Appearance: Picks up paper and trash; removes ice and snow from entrances and sidewalks; maintains inventory of supplies; checks stock to determine inventory levels; reports needs to supervisor.
• Creates And Maintains a Safe Work Environment: Complies with safety procedures, rules and regulations; posts warning signs; reads directions when using cleaning products; follows safety precautions when removing blood and/or handling chemicals; reports safety hazards and cleaning deficiencies to supervisor; operates equipment according to manufacturer's operating instructions.
• Contributes To Team Effort: Provides assistance to staff (e.g., moves furniture, sets up chairs, tables, stages and meeting rooms); maintains knowledge (e.g., attends workshops and school in-services).

Skills

Custodial

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization

Ohio Deaf & Blind Education Services

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kimberly Basil; [e-mail]

Work Location

500 Morse Road
Columbus, Ohio, 43214
United States

Compensation

$19.44

Schedule

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours

Mon-Fri, 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Custodial

Who We Are

The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services supports the unique instructional and environmental needs of our deaf and blind students while furthering a vision of cohesion and collaboration.

What You’ll Do

Purpose: Performs custodial duties, minor repairs and assists in sanitation control and safety checks at OSD and OSSB.

Performs cleaning and janitorial duties and ensures that assigned areas are maintained:
Dusts and polishes furniture, equipment, mirrors and fixtures; washes windows, counters, walls, ceilings and woodwork; sweeps, scrubs and waxes floors; vacuums carpets; cleans furniture, toilets/sinks; re-supplies restrooms; empties trash containers; transports materials to disposal area; replaces light bulbs.

Maintains Building Accessibility And Appearance

Picks up paper and trash; removes ice and snow from entrances and sidewalks; maintains inventory of supplies; checks stock to determine inventory levels; reports needs to supervisor.

Creates And Maintains a Safe Work Environment

Complies with safety procedures, rules and regulations; posts warning signs; reads directions when using cleaning products; follows safety precautions when removing blood and/or handling chemicals; reports safety hazards and cleaning deficiencies to supervisor; operates equipment according to manufacturer's operating instructions.

Contributes To Team Effort

Provides assistance to staff (e.g., moves furniture, sets up chairs, tables, stages and meeting rooms); maintains knowledge (e.g., attends workshops and school in-services).

Additional Information

• The Custodial department serves both the Ohio School for the Deaf and the Ohio State School for the Blind. The selected applicant(s) will be assigned a primary work location at the time of hire, with the possibility of working cross campus.
• Typical schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00PM - 10:30PM
• Possibility for working alternate shift as needed.
• Occasional mandatory weekend overtime.
• The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.
• The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Kimberly Basil at 614-644-5968 or [e-mail]
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

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.

Job Skills: Custodial, Attention to Detail, Time Management

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.