What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian - 2nd Shift - 4 Hours position at Educational Service Center of Central Ohio?
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
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
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
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.
- 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.
- 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)
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.
- 3319.39 and ongoing compliance with licensure, certification, and training requirements applicable to the position.
- 3313.539 (School Safety and Emergency Management Plans), and all applicable health and workplace safety standards.
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