Custodian - 2nd Shift - 4 Hours

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio in Columbus is seeking a Custodian to maintain district facilities in a clean, safe, and operational condition that supports student learning. You will perform daily cleaning and assist with minor repairs, snow removal, and event setup.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, OSHA-compliant handling of chemicals, and successful background checks. This is a non-exempt, full-time classified position under Ohio law.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful BCI/FBI background check per ORC 3319.39.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safe handling procedures (OSHA compliance).
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to perform routine building maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building cleanliness and sanitation in compliance with health department standards.
• Perform daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Conduct minor maintenance repairs consistent with training.
• Monitor building safety and report hazards promptly.
• Secure building in accordance with district safety procedures (ORC 3313.539 School Safety requirements).
• Support district safety initiatives and emergency preparedness procedures.
• Snow removal as needed.
• Assist with event setup and building use.
• Respond professionally to staff, students, families, vendors, and members of the public.
• Provide custodial support in areas normally assigned to other custodial staff when absences, vacancies, workload demands, or operational needs require shared responsibility for maintaining district facilities.
• Assist in delivery equipment and materials around the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the position.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety procedures

Cleaning procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Custodian

Job Title: Custodian

Reports To: Director of Facilities and Safety

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Classified employee under ORC 3319.081

Terms of Employment: Salary, work calendar, and benefits in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job Goal / Purpose

To maintain district facilities in a clean, sanitary, safe, and operational condition that supports student learning and complies with state health, safety, and building regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful BCI/FBI background check per ORC 3319.39.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safe handling procedures (OSHA compliance).
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to perform routine building maintenance tasks.
• Maintain good health, physical stamina, fitness and vitality.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Maintain building cleanliness and sanitation in compliance with health department standards.
• Perform daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Conduct minor maintenance repairs consistent with training.
• Monitor building safety and report hazards promptly.
• Secure building in accordance with district safety procedures (ORC 3313.539 School Safety requirements).
• Support district safety initiatives and emergency preparedness procedures.
• Snow removal as needed.
• Assist with event setup and building use.
• Respond professionally to staff, students, families, vendors, and members of the public.
• Provide custodial support in areas normally assigned to other custodial staff when absences, vacancies, workload demands, or operational needs require shared responsibility for maintaining district facilities.
• Assist in delivery equipment and materials around the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the position.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, and extended standing.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and maintenance equipment.
• Indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Possible call-in work on evenings, weekends, or emergency response (per Article 30 of Master Agreement).

Evaluation

Performance shall be evaluated in accordance with Board policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement governing classified employees (ORC 3319.081).

Compliance and Employment Conditions

This position is classified employment under Ohio Revised Code 3319.081 unless otherwise specified. Employment is subject to all applicable provisions of the Ohio Revised Code, State Board of Education requirements, federal regulations, Board of Education policies, administrative guidelines, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background checks in accordance with ORC 3319.39 and ongoing compliance with licensure, certification, and training requirements applicable to the position.

The employee must comply with all district safety procedures, including requirements under ORC 3313.539 (School Safety and Emergency Management Plans), and all applicable health and workplace safety standards.

The essential functions identified in this job description are representative of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

This position is designated as FLSA Non-Exempt unless otherwise noted and is subject to overtime provisions as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, military status, ancestry, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

The Board of Education reserves the right to amend, modify, or revise this job description in accordance with district needs and applicable law.

REVISED: May 2026

BOE APPROVED: 8/20/2026