Custodian 2 (Focus: Exterior)

STRS Ohio, STRS

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking a Custodian 2 (Focus: Exterior) to join the Building Service team.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio's educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation's largest retirement systems serving over 500,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $88 billion in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation:

$17.64 to $19.57/ hr.

Work Schedule:

6:30am through 3:00pm Monday through Friday.

General Summary:

Under the direction of a supervisor, Maintenance and Custodial Services, perform general cleaning and maintenance of State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) building exterior and as needed, the building interior, parking facilities and Discovery Park.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Clean sidewalks, ponds and planted areas daily. Maintain and weed outdoor planters and beds as needed between contracted service intervals.

• Remove snow and other debris from sidewalks and garage ramps.

• Empty garage and Discovery Park trash cans daily.

• Vacuum, mop and clean garage elevator lobbies.

• Water, maintain and rotate interior plants throughout the building weekly.

• Vacuum carpets, mop and wax floors as needed, clean carpets periodically.

• Assist with dusting, washing or polishing furniture and walls as well as disinfecting areas of the building as needed. May assist in moving furniture or office items.

• Service restrooms and medical rooms as needed.

• Perform other general maintenance of the building and assist technicians in cleaning and maintaining building equipment, including heating and air conditioning systems.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of associates under supervision.

Summary of Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• One to two years' custodial experience preferred.

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions required.

• Ability to work with and preserve confidential information required.

• Above average oral and written communication skills required.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with internal and external contacts required.

• Considerable standing, walking on flat or slippery walking surfaces, bending and lifting 50 pounds or more required. Must be able to work in hot or cold environments and on concrete floors.

• Above average organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.

• Proven ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment required.

• Valid Ohio driver's license and a safe driving record.

• Excellent work record of attendance, punctuality and the ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet business needs. Occasional evening, weekend and non-regular work hours may be required.