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Custodial Worker Lead

Inside Higher Ed
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
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Job Title:Custodial Worker Lead

Department:Administration and Planning | FOD Operations Academic District Zone 1A and 1B Custodial

Job Description

Serves as lead for custodial personnel; performs manual tasks such as cleaning carpets and mopping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing and polishing floors; serves as lead for custodial workers in cleaning and routine care of buildings; stores and maintains equipment; makes decisions as to work methods and assignment of workers; provides a safe work environment; performs other duties as assigned; works Saturday and Sunday 2:45 PM to 11:45 PM and Monday through Wednesday 5:45 PM to 2:45 AM, but is subject to changes in shift, hours, and/or days as operations dictate; subject to 24-hour emergency call; may work overtime. Works 2nd shift but is subject to changes in shift, hours, days, and/or location as operations dictate. Will require successful completion of a criminal background check.

Minimum Education Required

Per Classified Civil Svc Specs.

Qualifications

Six months in Custodial Worker 2 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, multiply and divide whole numbers and to read and write common vocabulary plus; documentation of 100 hrs. training in operation of cleaning equipment (or 1 mo. exp.); 100 hrs. documentation of training in supervision (or 1 mo. exp.); or equivalent.

Additional Information

The target hiring range for this job profile is $17.20-$23.65 per hour. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location:Maintenance Building (0078)

Position Type:Regular

Scheduled Hours:40

Shift:Second 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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Salary : $17 - $24

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