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Custodial Worker 2

Ohio Union (0161), United States of America

Ohio State University is hiring a Custodial Worker 2 in Ohio Union (0161), United States of America. Posted October 13, 2026.

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Job at a glance

Company
Ohio State University
Location
Ohio Union (0161), United States of America
Pay
$17 – $21
Workplace
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Sector
Service & Trades
Posted
October 13, 2026
First scanned
October 13, 2026

About the job

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Job Title:

Custodial Worker 2

Department:

Student Life | Environmental Services Ohio Union

Job Description

Job Description The Custodial Worker 2 complete assigned project work that will assist the Student Life Environmental Services Department in providing a clean and safe environment in and around assigned Student Life Dinning Facilities and Residence Halls, offices and other properties for student residents, guests and staff of The Ohio State University. This position will specialize in project work consisting of hard floor surface refinishing, hard floor maintenance and special cleaning, carpet cleaning, and upholstery cleaning as well as responsible for day-to-day cleaning and other housekeeping duties involved with special dining operations; cleans rooms, break rooms, dining facility areas, offices and public areas; cleans most flat surfaces, furniture, windows, vents, and light fixtures; may count, issue, and receive linen; operates basic electrical cleaning equipment; maintains floors and carpets; moves furniture; removes trash; clears snow; cleans building entrances and walkways; reports any damage or theft discovered in work area; may be asked to respond to emergencies; climbs ladders and scaffolding; This operation functions 7 days a week; this position is required to travel between multiple facilities basis on business needs; this position will be may be required to work in any Environmental Services department/building from district to district per operational needs; The Custodial Worker 2 must successfully complete and pass the CMI Basic Module training and exam during their probationary period-failure to do so may result in probationary removal.

Schedule

Typical hours will be 3:00 pm -11:30 pm; weekend work required.

Qualifications Required: Per CCS specifications; Six months in Custodial Worker 1 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, multiple and divide whole numbers and to read and write common vocabulary plus. Requires successful completion of a background check.

Desired: Experience (1 year) of institutional or large facility cleaning; experience (1 year) in operation of carpet extractor, floor burnisher/buffer, walk behind or ride-on auto scrubber, and/or various other types of cleaning equipment; ability to lift and/or move furniture; ability to lift 25 to 75 pounds.

Additional Information:

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $17.05 - $21.31 based on experience. This position is eligible for evening and shift premiums as applicable.

Location:

Ohio Union (0161)

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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