Custodial Worker 2

  • The Ohio State University
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • 12/10/2025
Full time

Job Description

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Job Title:Custodial Worker 2Department:Student Life Environmental Services South District

Job Description
The Custodial Worker 2 will complete assigned project work that will assist the Student Life Environmental Services Department in providing a clean and safe environment for student residents, guests, and staff of The Ohio State University. This position will specialize in project work consisting of hard floor surface refinishing, hard floor maintenance and special cleaning, carpet cleaning, public/shared shower cleaning, and upholstery cleaning; bed lifting and furniture removal; responsible for a variety of other day-to-day cleaning; responsible for maintenance tasks as needed; climbs ladders and scaffolding; changes lightbulbs and completes high dusting; may be asked to respond to emergencies; reports any damage or theft discovered in work area; interact with and build relationships with students and building staff while maintaining productivity standards and goals; normally works 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; weekend work is required; this position will be primarily responsible for residence halls, but may be required to work in an Environmental Services department/building from district to district per operational needs; The Custodial Worker 2 must successfully complete and pass the CMI Basic Module training and exam during their probationary period-failure to do so may result in probationary removal.

Minimum Education Required
Per Classified Civil Svc Specs or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications
Required: Per CCS specifications; Six months in Custodial Worker 1 title or equivalent experience; documentation of successful completion of department specific, advanced custodian certification testing (examples include Cleaning Management Institute, 3M(TM), S.M.A.R.T. Program, or other certification program recognized in the cleaning industry as reputable); ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide whole numbers and to read and write common vocabulary plus; ability to lift and/or move furniture; ability to lift 25 to 75 pounds; successful completion of a background check.

Desired: Experience (1 year) of institutional or large facility cleaning; experience (1 year) in operation of carpet extractor, floor burnisher/buffer, walk behind or ride-on auto scrubber, and/or various other types of cleaning equipment.

Additional Information:

Compensation

The targeted hiring range for this position is $16.40 - $21.32 based on experience. This position is subject to evening and weekend shift premiums as applicable.

Location:Baker Hall (0095)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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