Full Time Custodian

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO)); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 61,992,000 - 64,747,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation after 1 year

Sick leave

Personal leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) in Columbus, OH is seeking a Full-time Building Custodian. Shift: 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm. Starting step 0 pay is $21.83/hour with benefits including vacation, sick, personal leave, and insurance options.

Internal candidates may apply for this position. The role reports to the Building Principal and is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy school environment, performing routine cleaning, minor repairs, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions; basic math and writing skills; email and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains the assigned building space; assists in other spaces as needed.
• Makes minor repairs and reports needs to the maintenance supervisor.
• Cleans floors, dusts equipment and woodwork, and keeps restrooms sanitary.
• Replenishes supplies and disposes of trash; maintains cleanliness of entrances and corridors.
• Receives deliveries and supports setup for assemblies and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Basic Math

Writing skills

Email and computer skills

Lead others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Jonathan Alder Local School District Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) - Columbus, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Full Time Custodian

Job Details

Job ID: 5950615
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 05, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Position #1 PCES PM Hours are 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Step 0 is $21.83 per hour (260 x 8 hr x $21.83 = $45,406.40) - (Based on July 1 start, prorated based on start date)
10 days vacation after 1 full year, earns monthly sick leave and 3 days personal leave
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance offered

Internal candidates desiring a transfer should specifically apply for this position

TITLE: BUILDING CUSTODIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUGGESTED QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Ability to understand and follow instructions; Basic Math and Writing skills, email and computer skills

Ability to give instructions and lead others

Physically demanding job including but not limited to such tasks as walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, crawling, lifting, reaching, using hands to operate and use objects, tools and controls and to reach with hands and arms

REPORTS TO: Building Principal in day to day operations and human relations.

Maintenance Supervisor in repair, maintenance and cleaning procedures; Approval of sick leave/vacation/personal, etc.

Immediate supervisor is the building principal. When school is closed and the principal isn't on duty, the Custodial Supervisor becomes the immediate supervisor.

POSITION GOAL: To provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff at the building level. Maintains the housekeeping, building security, and preventive maintenance program for the building.

Maintain the building (or building space) in a clean, attractive, healthy and safe condition.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) Month contract

Eight (8) hours per day with 30 minute unpaid lunch

EVALUATION: One co-operative review by the Building Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

1. PERSONAL & PHYSICAL QUALITIES

• 1.01 Recognizes own strengths and limitations (e.g.) asking for help when lifting heavy objects/repairing equipment
• 1.02 Accepts constructive suggestions and adapts to change
• 1.03 Shows effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work accomplished
• 1.04 Is honest with people
• 1.05 Takes pride in the work performed to keep the building neat and safe
• 1.06 Is punctual and dependable
• 1.07 Attends work regularly
• 1.08 Maintains a neat, clean appearance
• 1.09 Possesses a positive attitude at all times
• 1.10 Sees and initiates action in areas of need
• 1.11 Uses time wisely

2. HUMAN RELATIONS

• 2.01 Professional in behavior and deals with conflict in an appropriate manner
• 2.02 Realizes the importance of confidentiality in the job
• 2.03 Gets along/cooperates with all staff
• 2.04 Is courteous to students and parents
• 2.05 Directs concerns to the proper source/doesn't talk behind people's backs

3. GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB

• 3.01 Completes daily assignments
• 3.02 Lets need for additional supplies be known to the maintenance supervisor;
• orders supplies & controls inventory
• 3.03 Secures the building
• 3.04 Develops a planned cleaning schedule for summer work
• 3.05 Maintains a safe school environment
• 3.06 Sees and initiates action in areas of need
• 3.07 Keeps abreast of new cleaning procedures
• 3.08 Uses time wisely
• 3.09 Confers with Principal regularly and/or on daily basis

4. RESPONSIBILITIES

• 4.01 Cleans and maintains assigned building space and assists in other spaces when needed
• 4.02 Makes minor repairs and reports the need for other repairs to the maintenance supervisor
• 4.03 Properly cleans all floor surfaces i.e. sweeps, scrubs, mops and buffs floors
• 4.04 Dusts equipment and woodwork or other inside finishes and trim
• 4.05 Keeps assigned restrooms thoroughly clean and sanitary
• 4.06 Replenishes supplies in a timely manner
• 4.07 Empties and cleans waste receptacles
• 4.08 Washes windows and walls
• 4.09 Assists in moving and arranging furniture and equipment
• 4.10 Maintains equipment and materials used in the work
• 4.11 Disposes of all trash in a manner established for the building
• 4.12 Responsible to receive deliveries to the building
• 4.13 Checks operation of freezers and refrigerators during vacation periods
• 4.14 In emergencies perform tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor
• 4.15 Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the principal or supervisor
• 4.16 Keeps front sidewalk and walkway clear of snow
• 4.17 Monitors and assumes responsibility for energy-saving policies of the buildings and district
• 4.18 Cleans up spills and "accidents" (e.g. product of illness)
• 4.19 Replaces light bulbs, starters, fuses and tubes
• 4.20 Checks exit lamps on a daily basis, replaces bulbs & batteries when necessary
• 4.21 Checks fire extinguishers monthly
• 4.22 Operates heating equipment
• 4.23 Monitors and assumes responsibility for energy-saving policies of the building and district
• 4.24 Cleans range hood filters every two weeks to four weeks
• 4.25 Unloads deliveries and distributes packages
• 4.26 Responsible to clean and set up for school assemblies, programs, etc.
• 4.27 Completes all summer work in a timely fashion.
• 4.28 Disinfects areas periodically or as directed
• 4.29 Other duties as assigned

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Please Contact School District
• 2080 Citygate Dr
• Columbus, Ohio 43219
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]