OAPSE Posting: Custodian II, 3rd Shift

Custodian II, 3rd Shift

Category: Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted: 1/12/2026
Location: Bexley City Schools
Date of Availability: Immediately

In accordance with the OAPSE bargaining agreement, article 11.01 the Bexley City Schools District has an opening for a:

OAPSE Classified Position: Custodian II

Position Location: Cassingham Complex

Position Hours: Full-time, 3rd shift: (10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.)

Position Workdays: Sunday - Thursday

Reports To: Supervisor of Custodial

Position Salary Range: starts at $24.35 p/hour (no experience) up to $27.37 p/hour (with verifiable experience) plus shift differential of $0.50 per hour for shift beginning after 9:00pm.

Job Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Custodial performs routine custodial duties; sweeps, dusts, and mops floors and applies wax, vacuum carpets, dusts furniture, and equipment; cleans windows, walls, and desks; cleans and disinfects classroom, hallways, stairwells, and restrooms; shovels snow from sidewalks and steps; performs other related duties as requested or required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies commonly used in custodial services, custodial procedures, methods and techniques, safety practices and procedures; ability to follow oral and written instructions, perform heavy manual labor tasks, develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, and the general public; skill in operation of custodial equipment.
• Knowledge of routine maintenance practices and procedures; ability to utilize hand and power tools, identify potential problems, and take corrective action.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Shall possess sufficient physical health and stamina to perform all requirements of the job assigned.
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Training in the proper care and storage of chemicals
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, written warnings, and labels
• Working knowledge of assigned building and alarm systems

Equipment Operated:

• Vacuum cleaners, slow-speed floor scrubbers, auto scrubbers, and carpet extractors
• Wet/dry mops and brooms
• Wet and dry vac
• Snow removal and landscaping equipment
• Power washer

Performance Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by the classification. Duties may not be performed equally within the classification.

• Ensure the safety of self, staff, and students
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, and wax floors
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash pails, and pencil sharpeners
• Remove cobwebs and clean windows
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials
• Transport all necessary school maintenance and custodial supplies
• Ensure the care, condition, appearance, repair, or replacement of all physical equipment, building, facilities, and grounds
• Clean and disinfect assigned schools, e.g., stairwells, classrooms, spills, etc.
• Cleans and disinfect restrooms, restocks restroom supplies, and unclogs toilets
• Help with setup and cleanup for various school activities
• Use chemicals as per directions and SDS Sheet
• Clean carpets
• Wash all furniture, walls, halls, windows, window seals, and doors
• Disinfect water fountains
• Remove graffiti on walls
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents
• Dispose of debris and maintain equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner
• Report to the Head Custodian or Supervisor of Custodial any damaged, broken, or loose fixtures and/or equipment
• Request needed equipment, materials, and supplies
• Perform seasonal duties such as salting and snow removal, litter removal, etc., as directed by the Supervisor of Custodial
• Refill soap dispensers, hand sanitizer, paper towel dispensers, and bathroom tissue in all school building restrooms
• Secure building nightly
• Report any identified damaged equipment or buildings as needed
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Check the building to assure maximum security
• Keep work and storage areas neat and orderly
• Tour the building periodically and remain alert for dangerous, hazardous conditions, or items in need of maintenance
• Set up equipment and furniture for special events and use of the building for school and community functions
• Clean hallway glass display cases
• Promote good public relations
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Perform routine maintenance as required
• Assist with major repairs as assigned
• Assist work crews on assigned tasks
• Adjust to various locations and work requirements as needed, perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Custodial

Additional Working Conditions:

• May occasionally be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue. Must follow all safety guidelines for blood-borne pathogens and all safety protocols under their employment.
• Ability to interact in a positive and supportive manner with staff, students, families, and community and be respectful of the variability of cultures, including socioeconomic status, family types, etc.
• Occasional requirement to work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasional requirement to work in high places
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, e.g., a requirement to work outdoors during all types of weather
• Frequent exposure to dangerous chemicals, e.g., such cleaning chemicals
• Must often plug in and unplug electrical equipment
• Must occasionally work around asbestos using proper procedures and equipment
• Must often work around chemicals, in confined spaces, and on electrical equipment
• Must sometimes work and drive in inclement weather
• Frequent operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions
• Frequent requirement to travel throughout the district
• Occasional overtime work will be requested and expected of the employee
• Frequent exposure to outdoor and inclement weather conditions, i.e., the requirement to work outdoors during all types of weather
• Frequent exposure to loud noises
• Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push, and pull large and heavy items up to 60 lbs with proper lift equipment
• Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., waxing, mopping, sweeping
• Frequent requirements to sit, stand, climb stairs or ladder, stoop, kneel, crouch, hear, and and identify different colors such as electrical wiring or warning signs
• Occasional requirement to lift and carry various items up to a maximum of 65 pounds
• Occasional requirement to push and pull up to a maximum of 300 pounds (on wheels)
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to work on all scheduled workdays, except calamity days
• Frequent excessive standing, e.g., to perform repairs
• Frequent requirement to walk, e.g., cleaning, making deliveries
• Occasional requirement to travel to other buildings
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Internal candidates should submit a letter of interest highlighting previous custodial experiences and resume to: Dr. Harley Williams, Director of Facilities. and Operations, by email at: by 4:00pm on Friday, January 23,

External candidates will need to submit a completed application, resume, references and letter of interest to Dr. Harley Williams, Director of Facilities and Operations via email at: by 4:00pm on Friday, January 23,

Questions reach out to Dr. Harley Williams by phone at ext

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.

Bexley City Schools is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity and inclusive practices. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities or specialized needs to perform essential job functions.

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