Custodian

OTTAWA COUNTY JOB POSTING

Job Title: Custodian

Reports to: Custodial Supervisor

Job Status: Classified FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time

Wage Rate: $16.00 per hour

Hours: Monday - Friday 4pm – 12pm - 2nd shift

Job Summary

Cleans & maintains various county offices, some light maintenance; driving to various county building locations.

Minimum Qualifications: To be successful in this position, applicant must:

• be able to read, write, and follow written and oral instruction;
• be able to work with minimal supervision;
• be able to operate commercial floor scrubbers, buffers, burnishing machines and other cleaning equipment;
• be able to follow safe work practices and procedures;
• be able to work outside in inclement weather;
• have a valid Ohio Driver’s License;
• be willing to work with trustees, community service workers, Board of DD personnel, and others assigned; and
• have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, the general public and co-workers.
• Prefer previous custodial experience

Essential Job Functions

These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• CONSISTENT & RELIABLE ATTENDANCE
• Cleans offices, hallways, floors, entryways, stairways and restrooms, including window and door glass and stair railings, and removes trash daily.
• Vacuums/sweeps carpeting and performs further special cleaning as necessary, and washes and waxes non-carpeted floors.
• Moves or stacks furniture in the process of cleaning specific areas.
• Collects recyclable materials on a regular basis.
• Washes cleaning rags as necessary.

Other Responsibilities

• May require some light maintenance duties such as replacing light bulbs when necessary, mowing lawns, or removing snow from sidewalks.
• Other related duties as assigned by Commissioners, County Administrator, Building and Grounds Superintendent.

Job Location

Courthouse, City/County Government complex, Ag Building, Campus buildings, and other County buildings as assigned

Equipment Used

Vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops, floor strippers, shampoo cleaners, commercial floor burnishing machines, and other related equipment.

Physical Requirements

The ability to perform physical tasks requiring lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling and sustained physical exertion; and the ability and willingness to work in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Supervision Received

This position reports to the Custodial Supervisor, who reports to the Building and Grounds Superintendent. Direction and guidance is received upon request or as needed by meeting with the Superintendent.

Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace. NOTE: while recreational marijuana may be legal in the state of Ohio, the County has elected to prohibit employees or applicants from using or testing positive for marijuana or THC. Any positive drug test will result in a withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

TO APPLY:

• Submit completed Employment Application - (available at link https://www.co.ottawa.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/727/Employment-Application-PDF )
• Mailed to Human Resources, 315 Madison St. Port Clinton, OH 43452
• Drop off at the Courthouse Rm 102 (address above)
• Faxed to 419-734-6885
• Emailed to rpfeiffer@co.ottawa.oh.us
• Application deadline is 4 pm January 9, 2026 or until filled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16