Custodial Worker

The position will be filled according to Article 17 of the collective bargaining agreement between the State of Ohio and the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (OCSEA). Employees within OCSEA will be considered prior to other applicants.

About the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities - Tiffin Developmental Center:

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency. We offer support across the lifespan of people with developmental disabilities. The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities oversees a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. Tiffin Developmental Center is located in the northwest region of Ohio and is home to both adults and youth with developmental disabilities.

What You'll Do as A Custodial Worker:

Our Custodial Workers play a vital role in keeping the facility clean and comfortable for our residents and staff. We have many residential homes and many support buildings on our campus that require frequent cleaning to maintain cleanliness standards and prevent the spread of infection. Example duties include:

• Dusting, mopping, sweeping, buffing & waxing floors
• Scrubbing sinks, toilets, countertops, walls & ceilings
• Dusting/cleaning furniture & equipment
• Emptying waste cans & taking trash to dumpsters
• Washing/polishing windows, glass & mirrors
• Vacuuming & shampooing carpeting
• Replenishing soap, toilet paper & paper towels in restrooms
• Maintaining outdoor spaces by keeping entryways, sidewalks & parking areas free of debris and snow/ice
• Laundering linens
• Disinfecting surfaces

Will be scheduled every other weekend, working hours are from 12:30PM to 8:00PM with a half hour unpaid meal break.

What’s in it for you:

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. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are available the first full month after hire.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of service.

Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding for union-represented employees. This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the State of Ohio and the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (OCSEA).

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Tamara Hairston, ADA Coordinator for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, at 614-466-2508 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Knowledge of cleaning practices & procedures*; addition & subtraction. Skill in operating cleaning equipment & tools*. Ability to carry out simple instructions; recognize safety warnings; stand, walk or bend continuously; lift up to 50 lbs. frequently. (*)Developed after employment.

Exposure to chemicals in cleaning products.

May be exposed to unfavorable weather conditions and unpredictable resident behavior.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Final Interim Rule 2021-23831, 42 CFR 483.430(f) and the State of Ohio Administrative Policy HR-52.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02 “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being hired by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.