Custodian

Sylvania; Sylvania (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a dedicated custodian/janitor to support building operations under the supervision of the Building Principal and Custodial Director. The role follows a 12-month term aligned with the school calendar, requiring the ability to perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and security tasks across the building.

Responsibilities include coordinating with other custodians for events, reporting repairs, and ensuring safe environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrated employment history.
• Strong communication and professional conduct, maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Custodial/Janitorial work, including cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms and hallways as part of the daily schedule.
• Ensure building security and report needed repairs to the coordinator.
• Coordinate with other custodians for maintenance and event setup/breakdown.
• Shovel snow and apply salt to steps as needed during building usage.
• Move furniture or equipment as directed by the Principal or Custodial Director.
• Perform routine building maintenance (change filters, clean gutters, change lights, etc.).
• Monitor exit doors and crash bars during occupancy hours.
• Maintain adjacent school and building grounds.
• Communicate absences via Red Rover/Time Management and HR as needed.
• Check district email regularly and respond as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal/Custodial Department

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

12 Months According to School Calendar

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Demonstrated record of successful employment.
3. Must successfully pass a physical assessment including a material handling lift test up to 60 pounds.
4. Communication skills and ability to work in a professional manner including confidentiality.
5. Knowledge in operation of buffing machines, scrubbers, vacuums, and other cleaning equipment.
6. Ability to work without close supervision.
7. Possess basic swimming skills (Northview High School only).
8. Must complete all training as required by Sylvania Schools and/or the Ohio Department of Education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Custodial/Janitorial work, clean and sanitize bathrooms and hallways as a regular part of the building work schedule.
2. Assume responsibility for the general security of the building.
3. Promptly report needed repairs to building coordinator.
4. Coordinate with other custodians' work schedules for repairs to building and event set-up/break-down.
5. Custodial work is a regular part of the building work schedule.
6. Maintain adjacent school and building grounds.
7. Shovel snow and salt walks and steps as needed during building usage.
8. Must be able to climb a ladder.
9. Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all crash bars are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
10. Move furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities and as directed by the Principal and/or Custodial Director.
11. Must perform building maintenance (change filters, clean gutters, change lights, etc.
12. Responsible to enter personal absences on Red Rover and Time Management, and to communicate same-day absences to the Human Resources Department.
13. Responsible to check your district email account on a regular basis, and to communicate as needed via email.
14. Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as necessary to assure successful daily operation of the building.