Custodian

Wayne County Schools Career Center (OH); Smithville (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Schools Career Center is seeking a Custodian in Smithville, OH for third shift. The role involves maintaining a clean, safe educational environment for students and staff, with duties including cleaning, safety compliance, and cross-training with maintenance staff.

The position reports to the Maintenance Manager and requires background checks and compliance with district and state regulations. Salary is based on the classified salary schedule, with a starting date TBD.

Qualifications

• BCI and FBI criminal records must be current at start of employment.
• State DPS form completed and signed before employment.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, attractive, clean educational environment for students and staff.
• Follow local, state, and federal safety regulations and MSDS guidance.
• Work with a range of chemicals using appropriate PPE as required.
• Cross-train with other maintenance staff and participate in professional development.
• Support board policies, safety procedures and administrative rules.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Push/pull 75 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 4757506

Application Deadline: Dec 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Lynn R. Moomaw, Superintendent

Mary Workman, Treasurer

Lynette K. Boggs, Director of Operations

Matt Brown, Principal

518 West Prospect Street

Smithville, Ohio 44677
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web page: www.wcscc.org

The Wayne County Schools Career Center is accepting applications for the position of:

Custodian

DATE POSTED: October 21, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 15, 2026 or until filled

STARTING DATE:TBD

SALARY: Appropriate step on the classified salary schedule

REPORTS TO: Sean Havalotti, Maintenance Manager

WORK WEEK/YEAR: Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day with a paid 30 minute lunch. This position is third shift.

BASIC FUNCTIONS: To provide students and staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, orderly, and clean educational environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BCI and FBI criminal records results less than one-year old must be submitted prior to initial employment and as required thereafter.
• Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security, Public Employee Form completed and signed prior to initial employment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a high school diploma, GED or proof of graduation. Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in commercial custodial work. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, 15-30 pounds regularly and push/pull at least 75 pounds. Ability to stand and walk, bend at the waist, twist and turn for extended periods. Must be able to set up and work safely on a lightweight 10-foot ladder. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions. Ability to interact effectively with students, staff and the public.
• Work independently with minimal direction.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Understand and follow all local, state, and federal safety regulations and procedures.
• Read, understand and follow MSDS regulations.
• Work with a wide variety of commercial chemicals using personal protective equipment as deemed necessary by the product manufacturers.
• Cover for and assist other maintenance, maintenance custodial, and custodial staff as assigned by the Maintenance Manager and/or Director of Operations, therefore cross-training and ongoing professional development will be important.
• Support and implement Board adopted policies, administrative rules and regulations, safety policies, procedures and programs.

Internal Contact

Sean Havalotti, Maintenance Manager

Wayne County Schools Career Center

518 West Prospect Street

Smithville, OH 44677

[phone] ext. 5012

The Wayne County Schools Career Center complies with Title II, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, American with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Federal Assisted Program Act, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 in its policies and practices of non-discrimination and harassment against students and employees on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, military status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its program, activities, or employment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Equal Opportunity Employer

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The Wayne County Schools Career Center complies with Title II, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, American with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Federal Assisted Program Act, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 in its policies and practices of non-discrimination and harassment against students and employees on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, military status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its program, activities, or employment.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sean Havalotti , Maintenance Mgr.
• WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS CAREER CENTER
• Phone: [phone] ext 5010
• Email: [e-mail]