Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Zoarville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuscarawas Valley Local School District in Zoarville, Ohio is seeking a Custodian to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of designated school buildings. Position is full-time and reports to the Building Principal with guidance from the Buildings & Grounds Supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and custodial experience, with adherence to district policies and drug/alcohol rules. Occasional after-hours events and safety trainings are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Skill and experience in maintenance and/or custodial work.
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with the Board’s drug and alcohol policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the cleanliness of assigned buildings and areas.
• Responds promptly to maintenance issues and emergencies in assigned buildings and areas.
• Assists in the setup and tear down of building activities and events.
• Completes minor maintenance repairs, including painting, plumbing, electrical issues.
• Safely operates district equipment, machinery, HVAC, and security systems, and vehicles.
• Reports maintenance issues or major repairs to the Building Principal and supervisor.
• Regularly checks e-mail for directives from supervisor.
• Performs all assigned duties and tasks.
• Assists with unloading, storing, and inventory check of deliveries.
• Oversees inventory of custodial equipment and reports needs to supervisor.
• Participates in health and safety trainings.
• Reports instances of suspected child abuse to law enforcement.
• Complies with District policies and procedures.
• Performs other functions as assigned.
• Serves as a role model for students.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Custodial experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Tuscarawas Valley Local School District Tuscarawas Valley Local School District - Zoarville, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Custodian

Tuscarawas Valley Local School District Tuscarawas Valley Local School District - Zoarville, Ohio Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5876202

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION – CUSTODIAN

TITLE: Custodian

PURPOSE: Responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness, and sanitation of assigned school building(s).

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal in consultation with Buildings & Grounds Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Skill and experience in maintenance and/or custodial work.
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with the Board’s drug and alcohol policies.

Essential Functions

• Maintains the cleanliness of assigned buildings and areas.
• Promptly responds to maintenance issues and emergencies in assigned buildings and areas.
• Assists in the setup and tear down of building activities and events.
• Completes minor maintenance repairs, including painting, general plumbing issues (unclogging/repairing sinks, toilets, etc.), general electrical issues (changing bulbs, ballasts, etc.),
• Safely and properly operates district equipment, machinery, HVAC and security systems, and vehicles.
• Reports any maintenance issues or major repairs to the Building Principal and Buildings & Grounds Supervisor.
• Regularly checks e-mail correspondence for directives from supervisor.
• Adequately performs all assigned duties and tasks.
• Assists with the unloading, storing, and inventory check of deliveries.
• Oversees inventory of custodial equipment and reports any needs to the Buildings & Grounds Supervisor.
• Participates in assigned professional growth activities, including health and safety trainings.
• Reports instances of suspected child abuse and/or neglect to law enforcement.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Performs other functions as assigned.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.

Performance Expectations

• Communicates information quickly and accurately, and delivers effective responses.
• Competently organizes and prioritizes assigned duties and tasks.
• Effectively communicates with staff, students and parents.
• Maintains a satisfactory attendance record and exhibits punctuality.
• Performs all assigned tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Judiciously uses and maintains equipment and supplies, consistent with the manufacturer’s product specifications.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
• Instills in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Working Conditions

• Physically moving supplies and equipment.
• Operating or traveling as a passenger in a motor vehicle.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions and temperature changes.
• Working beyond regularly-scheduled business hours and on weekends.
• Exposure to vapors from cleaning solvents and personal hygiene products.
• Exposure to risk of contact with communicable diseases, fumes, air‑borne particles, and blood‑borne pathogens.
• Interaction with disorderly and potentially hostile students and members of the community.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tiffany Shaw , Director of Workforce Development & Accountability
• 2637 Tusky Valley Rd
• Zoarville, Ohio 44656
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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