Custodial Worker - Intermittent

State of Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 53,726,000 - 57,859,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OCSEA union

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking a Custodial Worker for the Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus in Cincinnati. This hourly, part-time position emphasizes maintaining a clean and safe environment across units and public areas.

You will perform routine cleaning tasks, restroom sanitation, floor care, and related duties with an OCSEA union representation. The shift runs 6:30 AM to 3 PM at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237, with a pay rate of $19.44 per hour.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction and reading and speaking common English vocabulary.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean environment either on a unit assignment or in an assigned public area.
• Mop spills; dust, wipe down, and wash furniture, walls, ceilings, doors, window blinds, windows & sills, ceiling/wall air ducts, and light fixtures.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets; clean and sanitize toilets, water fountains, clean bath and shower rooms, replace supplies as needed, and maintain break room areas.
• MOD room: change bed linen, clean bath/shower room and toilet, dust furniture, vacuum, and sweep/mop floors.

Skills

Custodial

Job description

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 25, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati

Compensation : 19.44/hour

Schedule

Part-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

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 an Intermittent position.There is no guarantee of hours, but Intermittent Custodial Workers are limited to working 1000 hours in any fiscal year and the schedule is based on their availability and the needs of the hospital. 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. Applicantsmustsubmit 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

Supplemental Information

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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO Program Administrator at [e-mail] or 614-466-8884.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

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.