Custodial Worker 2 (4954-06)

Hamilton Co; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County is hiring a custodial worker responsible for cleaning and maintaining facilities. The role includes a variety of tasks from sweeping and mopping to carpet care and restocking restrooms. You will operate cleaning equipment and assist with basic maintenance.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of custodial experience, with the ability to perform physical labor in different weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1 year semi-skilled custodial work experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrable ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor over extended periods, under adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled custodial tasks to keep buildings and grounds clean and safe.
• Maintains supply inventory and required records; attends required trainings and meetings.
• Operates custodial equipment (vacuum, buffer, scrubber, snow blower) and uses cleaning agents as needed.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair tasks and assists maintenance staff as required.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; may cover for co-workers as needed.

Skills

Physical endurance

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Buffer

Scrubber

Snow blower

Cleaning agents

Job description

Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County!

• Starting Pay: $17.43 hourly


• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately being accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave.


• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.


• Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site/ Near Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!


• Career Growth and Training Opportunities

Summary of Job Duties:

• Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks to ensure the cleanliness and safety of buildings and grounds (e.g., sweeps, dusts, wet mops, vacuums, strips, scrubs, waxes floors, dusts furniture, restocks restroom supplies, shampoos carpets, empties trash, cleans ashtrays, washes walls, windows, doors, woodwork and mirrors; shovels snow; moves furniture; replaces ceiling tile, replaces light bulbs; mows lawn, trims bushes and shrubs, pulls weeds, etc.)


• Maintains supply inventory and requisitions needed supplies; prepares and maintains records, reports and other required documentation regarding work; attends required training sessions and staff meetings; performs other related duties as required and directed.


• Operates necessary equipment, vacuum cleaner, buffer, scrubber and snow blower, in order to accomplish custodial tasks; utilizes dust cloths, pails, brooms and cleaning agents.


• Performs routine maintenance and repair tasks (e.g., cleans, adjusts and lubricates equipment, cleans and/or changes filters); assists maintenance personnel with major repair tasks; performs ground maintenance tasks.


• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.


• Performs duties of co-workers as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED; plus


• 1 year semi-skilled custodial work experience or equivalent;


• Demonstrable ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor over extended periods of time under adverse weather conditions.

Special Working Conditions and/or Hazards:

• May stand for long periods of time, lift heavy objects, and work in uncomfortably hot or cold environments, in awkward and cramped positions, or on ladders; could require working outdoors and be subject to inclement weather; lift up to 50 lbs. without material handling device; ability to use and wear personal protective equipment: half-face respirators/dust mask, safety glasses, body harness for fall protection, arc flash clothing level two protection (hard hat, Class 2 gloves/leather, face shield, neck protector, coveralls), fire rated long sleeve shirts, earplugs/muffs and hand protection.

Position Specific Qualifications:

• Meet maximum weight requirements for ladders. Maximum lbs. include man and tools. Type 1A “Extra Heavy Duty Industrial Ladder” – maximum capacity of 300 lbs. Type 1AA “Special Duty Industrial Ladder” – maximum capacity of 375 lbs.

Work Location and Hours:

• 40 Hour Work Week

Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace.