Salary: $18.96 Hourly
Location : Columbus, OH
Job Type: Temporary or Full Time
Job Number: 24-6310-NC1
Department: Custodial Services
Opening Date: 10/31/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Definition
This job posting is for a noncompetitive Substitute Custodian position. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.
Substitute positions are not benefits eligible and not guaranteed a 40 hour work week.
The Custodian is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in a school building and on school grounds; performs related duties as required. This position is substitute only.
Examples of Work

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and buffs floors in classrooms, stairs, and hallways; vacuums and shampoos carpets and rugs; operates floor buffer and wet pick-up machines
  
• Washes walls, windows, and ceilings; dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, and window sills; cleans radiator surfaces
  
• Sanitizes fixtures in restrooms, drinking fountains, and wash basins
  
• Replaces hand towels, toilet tissue, and soap in restrooms; replaces burned out light bulbs and tubes; replenishes classroom supplies
  
• Empties trash and recycling receptacles
  
• Moves and rearranges furniture as directed for student events, extracurricular activities, civic meetings, and other events
  
• Picks up and/or replaces broken glass, unstops toilets, oils motors on fans, and performs other minor maintenance work
  
• Mows and trims grass, trims shrubbery, weeds planting areas, and rakes leaves
  
• Shovels snow from sidewalks and entrances; sweeps sidewalks and picks up trash or litter on school grounds
  
• Cleans and performs minor maintenance to equipment, machinery, and tools used to perform custodial tasks
  
• Locks and unlocks buildings, rooms, and windows as instructed; inspects building before leaving to ensure building and access points are locked
  
• May serve as the Head Custodian and assume the duties of the Head Custodian in his/her absence

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of custodial experience.
Substitution(s): Possession of a certificate from a vocational custodial services program may be substituted for experience requirement provided there were a minimum of 270 class hours completed.
Training will be for 7-10 days. Training is PAID!!
Test/Job Contact Information

This job posting is for a noncompetitive Substitute position and will merge with the current eligible list. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of the applicant to list all relevant work experience (current and previous) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full time employment. Anything under 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Questions regarding this process can be directed to Human Resources at classifiedservices@columbus.k12.oh.us.
Columbus City Schools is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies.
Columbus City Schools is proud of the opportunities and advantages we offer to our employees and we are committed to providing high-quality benefits and programs designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. Columbus City Schools offers a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, and other voluntary benefits like Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Legal Insurance. Columbus City Schools truly values healthy living and healthy minds. We offer an Employee Assistance Program to help resolve any issues that may interfere with daily life and a comprehensive wellness program that includes Weight Loss Support, Health Screenings, Fitness Classes, and so much more. For more information on the benefits offered, please visit Please note that benefits vary according to bargaining unit contract provisions and/or job classification.
01

Do you have one year of custodial experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a certificate from a vocational custodial services program that included at least 270 instructional hours?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you willing to work as a Substitute Custodian? Substitutes work on an as needed basis throughout the district. (Note, many entry level positions will be offered for substitute assignments)

• Yes
• No

Required Question