Custodial Worker

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary. In accordance with Section 124.11(B)(2), revised code, Director of Administrative Services has determined this classification to be unskilled labor class & therefore exempt from written examination.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Custodial

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Join Our Team!

Accepting applications for a Custodial Worker- Float, Tuesday through Saturday 7\:30 am to 4\:00 pm 

Who Are We?

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. 

Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• Inclusion 
• Partnership
• Respect

What does a Custodial Worker do?

• Under immediate supervision of Housekeeping Manager & with required working knowledge of custodial procedures, cleans & maintains living areas, dining areas, restrooms & office (i.e., mop, sweep, dust, scrub, strip, seal, finish, buff floors, spray buff, shampoo, vacuum, steam carpets). Cleans restrooms, drains, bathing areas/locker rooms & fixtures in the rooms. Keeps stocked with toilet paper, soap, towels, etc.
• Empties & cleans wastebaskets, smoking container, trash cans; disposes of trash in proper locations; cleans light fixtures; replaces incandescent light bulbs. Cleans walls, baseboards, woodwork, washes windows inside & outside; sweeps sidewalks near building entryways; removes grass, leaves, dirt & debris from sidewalks. Maintains flower gardens in front of assigned building (e.g., weed, mulch, plant, water, etc.). 
• Cleans, repairs, replaces curtains. Cleans, polishes furniture. Moves furniture while cleaning rooms. Occasionally moves furniture on & off work area as needed. Cleans radiator covers & inside as needed. Cleans windowsills; removes cobwebs; do general dusting; clean vents.
• Reports pest control, odor, fire, theft, illegal entry, needs for repairs, missing labels on chemicals to Supervisor. Requests supplies & equipment needed to perform custodial duties; inspects & requests problems to Supervisor. Completes daily checklist. Attends meetings, training sessions & in-services as required. Performs or assists in snow removal (i.e., shovels snow, salts roadways, driveways & sidewalks.)

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to dirt, dust, chemicals in cleaning products, fumes & noise; may be exposed to inclement weather; may work weekends.

• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. 
• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date.
• All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact Terry Penn at 

[email protected].

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage


• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period


• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year


• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave


• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)


• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.