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Summer Custodian/Painters

Company:
Ohio Department of Education
Location:
Columbus, OH, 43216
Posted:
May 18, 2026
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Description:

TITLE: Summer Custodian/Painter (sub) QUALIFICATIONS: * High school diploma or equivalent preferred * Working knowledge of custodial housekeeping procedures * Working knowledge of chemicals used and their safe use * Ability to use all custodian equipment * Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing * Good health, physical stamina, fitness and vitality REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities and Safety JOB GOAL: Perform custodian work required for the routine housekeeping, care, maintenance, protection, and preservation of the assigned building, its contents, grounds, etc.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Custodial Duties: * Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping duties.

* Remove snow, ice, and debris from walks, steps, and entryways as needed to assure safety.

* Help load and unload trucks, receives, checks, and stores supplies.

* Maintain the building and specific assigned areas of the building at a high level of cleanliness and sanitation doing required tasks such as but not limited to * sweeping, mopping floors, waxing floor, general floor care, emptying and cleaning waste receptacles, trash, and pencil sharpeners * refilling paper towel, soap, and toilet tissue dispensers, removing cobwebs, cleaning windows, * cleaning all chalkboards at least once per week, dusting, clean student desks, chairs and tables, and polishing furniture and woodwork as necessary.

* Maintain the safety and security of the school building and grounds.

Perform schedule security inspection of building, as required, to include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

* Keep buildings in a neat and presentable fashion, play areas neat and clean (inside and outside). * Raise the flag of the United States of America at or before 8:00 a.m.

on each school day and lower it at or after 3:30 p.m.

* Open and secure the building each day; turn on/off lights, equipment, etc.

* Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials.

* Keep the schoolyard mowed, all debris removed, and maintained in a neat and well-kept fashion.

* Report areas that may need special maintenance or cleaning to the head custodian or assistant head custodian.

* Assist in moving and arranging furniture, equipment, etc.

to support school operations and functions.

* Make minor repairs to building, furniture, and equipment, etc.

and report the need for other repairs to the head custodian or assistant head custodian.

* Replenish supplies in restrooms, custodial areas, etc.

* Cooperate with other staff in a team environment to maintain school in a safe, sanitary and orderly condition at all times.

* Assist lunchroom personnel or breakfast program in the housekeeping duties of the kitchen and cafeteria including the removal of refuse and to include setting up tables, chairs, etc.

* Complete reports and forms as required to support district operating procedures and policies.

* Comply with the laws and procedures which govern the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and all waste.

* Reporting problems of a custodial nature are to be first heard by the assistant head custodian, head custodian, if unresolved, then the principal and etc.

* Perform other duties as assigned by principal.

Painting Duties * Preparing surfaces for painting (cleaning, sanding, taping) * Applying paint to walls, ceilings, doors, and other surfaces * Maintaining a clean and safe work environment * Assisting maintenance staff with related tasks as needed ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS: * Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.

* Excellent observation and communication skills * May perform strenuous tasks, such as lifting, when working with students.

* Assisting students with behavioral/management needs * Frequent evening and/or weekend work

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