Custodial Worker - Full Time

State of Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is hiring a Custodial Worker for the Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus in Cincinnati. This full-time role maintains clean environments on units and public areas, performs dusting, mopping, and sanitizing, and supports facility operations on a schedule from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

The position is within OCSEA, with a pay rate of $19.44 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Custodial experience or basic cleaning skills.
• Unskilled labor classification applies; no formal degree required.
• Official transcripts may be required for listed education.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean environment 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, water fountains, baths and showers; replace disposables and remove trash.
• MOD room: change bed linen and handle soiled linen for cleaning; tidy and sanitize related areas.

Job description

Job Description - Custodial Worker - Full Time (260006TD)

Custodial Worker - Full Time ( 260006TD )

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 15, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati

Compensation : 19.44/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 6:30AM- 3PM

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Custodial

Technical Skills : Custodial

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 .

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 o f 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.

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

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

Background Check Notice: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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.