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Ohio Department of Veterans Services

Custodial Worker

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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$33,467 / year median in Ohio

+10% projected growth

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Starting Hourly Pay - $19.44 Part-time and Full-time positions available on 1st and 2nd shift Multiple, scheduled pay increases over your years of service Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio Key Job Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Under general supervision, cleans & maintains restrooms, living facilities &/or dining areas, offices (e.g., sweeps, mops, strips, buffs & waxes floors; vacuums carpets; cleans glass & mirrors; washes windows & walls; scrubs sinks, countertops, toilets; cleans & empties receptacles; dust varying surfaces; replenishes soap, toilet paper, paper towels) Responsible for exercising principles of infection control & implements infection control policies & procedures (e.g., wipes up spills & fluids on floor; washes & cleans resident beds & other furniture; proper use of personal protective equipment) Checks on supplies; stocks supply closets Reports need for repair of equipment; reports evidence of fire, illegal entry & theft of property Cleans offices (e.g., vacuums carpet, cleans & dusts furniture, fixtures & equipment; cleans & empties trash receptacles) If you are ready for the next great step in your career……Come join us Helpful Tips Application Procedures To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) When completing your online Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application. You can check the status of your application anytime by signing into your profile on this website. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered. The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.
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Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position. 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.
Job Skills:
Custodial, Equipment Operations, General Maintenance, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Situational Awareness, Customer Focus Organization Veterans Services Sandusky Agency Contact Name and Information Hailey Ivory, Hailey.

Ivory@dvs.ohio.gov Unposting Date Jul 20, 2026, 10:59:00 PM Work Location Veteran Services – Sandusky Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Erie County-Sandusky Compensation $19.44/hr Work Hours See below questions Classified Indicator Classified Union OCSEA Technical Skills Custodial, Customer Service, Equipment Operations, General Maintenance Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Situational Awareness, Time Management Agency Overview It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes — wartime veterans from all across the state and all branches of service.
WHO ARE WE?
The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma-informed care long-term care focused on providing excellent care to Ohio's Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care at facilities in Sandusky and Georgetown as well as domiciliary living to qualified veterans in Sandusky. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to develop talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees. To learn more about us, visit https://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/work-at-odvs