What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Worker position at Ohio Department of Behavioral Health?
What You’ll Do At DBH
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after 120 days of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter
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.
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution
Organization
Behavioral Health - Summit Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
anshita.munshani@dbh.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Mar 29, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati
Compensation
18.87/hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
6:30AM- 3PM
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Custodial
Technical Skills
Custodial
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Responsiveness, Time Management, Continuous Improvement
Agency Overview
Custodial Worker
Who We Are
At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
DBH Values
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team .
- Maintains a clean environment either on a unit assignment or in an assigned public area
- mop spills; dust, wipe down, &/or wash furniture, walls, ceilings, doors, window blinds, windows & sills, ceiling/wall air ducts, & light fixtures; vacuum & shampoo carpets; clean & sanitize toilets, clean water fountains, clean & sanitize bath & shower rooms (e.g., scrub sinks, counter tops, fixtures, tubs, shower & toilet stalls, polish mirrors, fill soap, hand sanitizer, towel & toilet paper dispensers, hang new &/or replace shower curtains, use plunger to unstop minor clogs in toilets..), empty trash/garbage cans & remove refuse to dumpster, clean break room refrigerators throwing out expired food items, clean MOD room (e.g., change bed linen & send soiled linen for cleaning, clean bath/shower room & toilet, dust furniture, vacuum, sweep/mop floor..)
- move furniture, stock housekeeping supply closets, Performs miscellaneous related duties (e.g. removes snow & ice from sidewalks
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after 120 days of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter
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.
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution
Organization
Behavioral Health - Summit Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
anshita.munshani@dbh.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Mar 29, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati
Compensation
18.87/hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
6:30AM- 3PM
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Custodial
Technical Skills
Custodial
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Responsiveness, Time Management, Continuous Improvement
Agency Overview
Custodial Worker
Who We Are
At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
DBH Values
- Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
- Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
- Value Driven
- Innovative (Yes Before No)
- Strong Sense of Urgency
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team .