Custodial Worker (Pymatuning State Park) - 20055383

Taleo; Kentucky; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Custodial Worker to join the Division of Parks & Watercraft, based at Pymatuning State Park in Ashtabula County. You will perform custodial and housekeeping duties across park facilities, restrooms, offices, campgrounds and service centers.

Starting pay is $19.44/hour with potential increases to $20.78/hour over 2.5 years; evenings, weekends and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic and basic English language.
• Unskilled labor classification; no written examination required.

Responsibilities

• Interact daily with park visitors and users of facilities.
• Perform custodial and housekeeping duties: clean restrooms, offices, campgrounds and service centers.
• Clean fire rings, remove trash, do laundry and restock supplies.
• Remove snow and ice from walkways; shoveling and salting as needed.
• Work hours include evenings, weekends and holidays; starting pay is $19.44/hr with increases to $20.78/hr.

Skills

Custodial

Customer Service

Natural Resources

Job description

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information : Abbie Hanners or Dana Smith, 614-265-6981 or [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 13, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Ashtabula County-Ashtabula

Other Locations

United States of America-OHIO-Ashtabula County-Jefferson, United States of America-OHIO-Ashtabula County-Rock Creek

Compensation : $19.44/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : vary, incl nights/wknds/holidays

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Custodial

Technical Skills : Customer Service, Natural Resources

Professional Skills : Customer Focus, Results Oriented

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

Job Description

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Custodial Worker within the Division of Parks & Watercraft,headquartered at Pymatuning State Park in Ashtabula County. The address is 6100 Pymatuning Lake Road, Andover, Ohio 44003. To learn more about the Division of Parks & Watercraft, pleasevisit Pymatuning State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources .

What you will do...

• Interact daily with a variety of customers who utilize the park & watercraft facilities;
• Perform custodial & housekeeping duties such as cleaning restrooms, offices, campgrounds, service centers, park buildings, & shower houses,
• Clean fire rings & grills, remove trash, perform laundry tasks, order supplies;
• Remove snow & ice from walkways (shovel & spread salt);
• Starting hourly pay of $19.44/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 2.5 years of service, with an end salary of $20.78/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services .

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposed to chemicals in cleaning products; may be exposed to unpleasant weather conditions; may work evenings; may be exposed to dangerous consumers, residents or youth; may be required to work weekends &/or flexible hours.

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

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 equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Custodial, Technical Skills: Natural Resources, Customer Service, Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Results Oriented

Supplemental Information

Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6). Should you have issues attaching, please email to: [e-mail]. “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or [e-mail].

Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

The final candidate selected for the 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.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] user profile at careers.ohio.gov and selecting "My Profile".

Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.

Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position. If you are applying for the same classification within a six-month period, your previous score from the selection instrument (interview, proficiency test and/or assessment) may be carried forward for consideration.

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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.