Custodial Worker - Full Time

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is hiring a Custodial Worker for the Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus in Cincinnati, OH. This full-time, first-shift position supports daily facility cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance tasks to ensure a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include routine cleaning, floor care, restroom sanitation, and room turnover. Requires attention to detail and reliable time management; transcripts may be requested for prior education

Qualifications

• Formal education not specified; official transcripts are required for post-secondary education listed on the application.
• Must submit official transcripts within five business days of request.
• Unskilled labor classification per state guidelines; no written examination required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean environment on a unit or public area.
• Mop spills, dust, wipe down and wash furniture, walls, ceilings, doors, blinds, and fixtures.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets; clean and sanitize toilets, water fountains, and washrooms.
• Handle room upkeep in the MOD room and related custodial tasks.

Skills

Custodial

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Responsiveness

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

What You’ll Do At DBH

• Maintains a clean environment either on a unit assignment or in an assigned public area
• Mop spills; dust, wipe down, &/or wash furniture, walls, ceilings, doors, window blinds, windows & sills, ceiling/wall air ducts, & light fixtures;
• Vacuum & shampoo carpets; clean & sanitize toilets, clean water fountains, clean & sanitize bath & shower rooms (e.g., scrub sinks, counter tops, fixtures, tubs, shower & toilet stalls, polish mirrors, fill soap, hand sanitizer, towel & toilet paper dispensers, hang new &/or replace shower curtains, use plunger to unstop minor clogs in toilets) empty trash/garbage cans & remove refuse to dumpster, clean break room refrigerators throwing out expired food items, clean
• MOD room (e.g., change bed linen & send soiled linen for cleaning, clean bath/shower room & toilet, dust furniture, vacuum, sweep/mop floor)

This is an hourly position and is in the OCSEA, with a pay range of 2 on the OCSEA Pay Schedule. This position is Monday- Friday from 6:30am-3pm This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237.

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.

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

The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills

Custodial

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

Organization

Behavioral Health - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Compensation

19.44/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

6:30AM- 3PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Responsiveness, Time Management, Continuous Improvement

Agency Overview

Custodial Worker

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 .