Custodial Worker 2 (4955-06)

Hamilton Co; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

3 weeks vacation in first year

Sick time accrual

Paid parental leave

OPERS with 14% employer contribution

Job summary

Hamilton County is seeking a custodial worker to perform a broad range of cleaning and grounds maintenance tasks across multiple locations in Ohio. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities include cleaning, stocking supplies, operating cleaning equipment, and assisting with maintenance tasks. The position emphasizes reliability, attendance, and teamwork within a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year semi-skilled custodial experience.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains buildings and grounds (sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, waxing floors, restocking restrooms, etc.).
• Maintain inventory of supplies and keep required records and reports.
• Operate custodial equipment (vacuum, buffer, scrubber, snow blower) and cleaning agents.
• Assist maintenance staff with repairs and ground maintenance tasks.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform duties of co-workers as required or assigned.

Skills

Semi-skilled custodial experience

Physical labor capability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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:

• Various Locations
• 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.