Custodial Worker

About the Role

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

Responsibilities

• In assigned areas (e.g., dining areas, rest rooms, offices, units) cleans & maintains (e.g., dusts, mops, sweeps, buffs & waxes floors, scrubs sinks, toilets, countertops, walls & ceilings, dusts & cleans furniture & equipment, empties trash, washes windows, polishes mirrors & glass, vacuums & shampoos carpet, replenishes soap, paper towels & toilet paper)
• Performs grounds duties (e.g., removes snow &/or ice from walkways, removes litter from grounds, sweeps walkways, raises/lowers flag, reports any evidence of fire, illegal entry & theft of property)
• Performs other related duties (e.g., stocks supply closets, replaces light bulbs, reports need for equipment repair, secures doors/windows, moves furniture, sort & wash linens/laundry)
• Attends mandated trainings & staff meetings

Additional Details

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of Step 2 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (posted schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm). This position is located within our Northwest Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614. Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. Position type: Permanent - Full Time.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Pay

Compensation: $18.87 per hour. Pay range: Step 2 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Starting at Step 1 with opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter.

Schedule

Permanent - Full Time. Work hours: 7:00am-3:30pm (posted); normal working hours noted as 8:00am-4:30pm.