Custodial Worker 2

Miami County Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Custodial Worker 2 for its Columbus campus facilities. The role covers night shifts performing cleaning, floor care, and surface maintenance across Recreation and Physical Activity Center spaces.

The position requires six months in Custodial Worker 1 or equivalent, plus certification tests and basic math and literacy. Weekend coverage and a background check are part of the process, with wage between $17.20 and $21.31 per hour.

Qualifications

• Six months in Custodial Worker 1 title or equivalent experience.
• Successful completion of department-specific advanced custodian certification testing (e.g., Cleaning Management Institute, 3M, S.M.A.R.T. Program).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and read/write basic vocabulary.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day janitorial duties for Recreation and Physical Activity Center facilities.
• Clean restrooms, locker rooms, offices, activity spaces, and public areas; maintain floors and surfaces.
• Operate cleaning equipment and report repairs or supplies as needed.
• Support snow removal, waste management, and safety protocols on a 24/7 operation basis.

Skills

Custodial experience

Reading & writing

Tools

Carpet extractor

Floor burnisher/buffer

Walk-behind scrubber

Ride-on scrubber

Job description

Custodial Worker 2# Careers## Custodial Worker 2Apply: Columbus Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R162081Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Custodial Worker 2## Department:Student Life | Environmental Services Recreational Sports**Job Description** The Custodial Worker 2 will complete assigned project work that will assist the Student Life Environmental Services Department in providing a clean and safe environment for the members and guests of the OSU Recreational Sports facilities including, but not limited to the North Recreation and Physical Activity Center, Adventure Recreation Center, and Jesse Owens. This position is responsible for day-to-day janitorial duties as well as projects involved with maintaining a recreation facility; cleans restrooms, locker rooms, offices, activity spaces and public use areas; cleans doors, walls, mirrors and light fixtures; operates cleaning equipment; maintains hard floors, wooden floors and carpets; moves furniture, washes windows, removes trash, collects recyclables, clears snow, cleans building entrances and walkways; sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, polishes, and renews floor surfaces; cleans and shampoos rugs and carpets; washes walls, windows and light fixtures; cleans, dusts, empties trash receptacles; reports need for equipment repair and supply replenishment; reports evidence of fire or damage, illegal entry and theft; could potentially operate carpet extractor, floor burnisher/buffer, walk behind or ride-on auto scrubber, and /or various other types of cleaning equipment; maintains high levels of cleanliness and service in the building; this is a 24 hour/7 day a week operations; work hours will be 11:00 pm - 7:30 am, Sunday - Thursday; weekend and holiday work is required as needed; this position will be primarily responsible for the Recreational Sports facilities in the West District but may be required to work in any Environmental Services department/building from district to district per operational needs; this position may also be assigned project work and/or special assignments; the Custodial Worker 2 must successfully complete and pass the CMI Basic Module training and exam during their probationary period-failure to do so may result in probationary removal. **Minimum Education Required** Per Classified Civil Svc Specs **Required Qualifications** Required: Per CCS specifications; six months in Custodial Worker 1 title or equivalent experience; documentation of successful completion of department specific, advanced custodian certification testing (examples include Cleaning Management Institute, 3M(TM), S.M.A.R.T. Program, or other certification program recognized in the cleaning industry as reputable); ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and to read and write common vocabulary plus. Desired: Experience (1 year) of institutional or large facility cleaning; experience (1 year) in operation of carpet extractor, floor burnisher/buffer, walk behind or ride-on auto scrubber, and /or various other types of cleaning equipment; ability to lift and/or move furniture; ability to lift 25 to 75 pounds. Requires successful completion of a background check.## Additional Information:**Compensation**The pay range for this position is $17.20 - $21.31 based on experience. This position is eligible for weekend and evening shift premiums as applicable.## Location:Recreation and Physical Activity Center (0246)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**Third Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***