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Canton City Schools Custodian OMJST Job in Canton, Ohio US

Canton City Schools Custodian OMJST

The City of Canton - Canton, OH

Posted: 7/11/2025 - Expires: 7/31/2025

Job ID: 291584137

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Job Description

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Job Title: Canton City Schools Custodian - OMJST

Worksite Location: Various (Canton)

Number of Openings: 4+

How to Apply:

 

APPLY DIRECT to City of Canton using the following information:

 

Apply online at: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohio

 

Please mention OhioMeansJobs Stark or Tuscarawas when applying to this employer.

 

Starting hourly rate:  $20.86

 

The position is 8 hours per day, 260 days per year.
  
Employment with the Canton City School District comes with a full array of benefits.  We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays a retirement plan, and sick time.
 

Applicants must apply at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohio.

Applicants MUST submit a copy of their photo ID along with the application.

This is an open examination.  To be eligible for this position, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card,  All applicants must be a high school graduate or posses a G.E.D., be at least 18 years of age and have no felony convictions.

Since this position of employment is in a school setting, all applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are responsible to the community by setting an appropriate example to the students. In this regard, applicants must not have been convicted of a felony in this state or any other state, nor may they be habitual abusers of alcohol or drugs. Under the authority granted by Ohio Revised Code 3319.311, the Canton City Schools are required to do a background check to the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation for records of employment candidates.

 Job Description:

SUPPORT SERVICE PERSONNEL:  CUSTODIAN
Days:  260 a year
Reports to:  APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATOR

Required:
1.  High school diploma or equivalent
2.  Civil Service eligibility 
3.  Physical ability to handle materials weighing up to 80 lbs.
4.  Ability to work without supervision
5.  Honesty
6.  Ability to take directions
7.  Cooperate and get along with others
8.  Work as a member of a team

Desirable:
1.  Possess good public relation skills
2.  Possess knowledge of means, methods and materials used in performance of custodial work

GENERAL DUTIES:  The responsibilities of a Custodian include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.      Keeps buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat, safe and clean at all times
2.     Shovels, plows and salts walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as appropriate
3.     Dusts and cleans on a daily schedule
4.     Sweeps and/or vacuums assigned area daily
5.    Cleans corridors and steps after school each day and during the day when their condition requires it
6.     Scrubs and disinfects toilet floors daily and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily
7.     Keeps wastebaskets empty and clean
8.     Lowers the United States Flag each school day
9.     Performs such yard keeping chores as grass cutting, weed removal, tree trimming and shrubs to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition
10.    Performs minor building repairs
11.    Reports immediately to the Building Administrator any damage to school property
12.   Reports major repairs needed promptly to the Building Administrator 
13.    Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the Building Administrator
14    Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste
15.   Assumes the responsibility for the closing of the building each school day and determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off
16.   Cleans chalkboards at least once a week
17.    Climbs ladder to make repairs, changes lights, cleans wall and windows
18.    Cleans door glass daily
19.    Keeps custodian closets clean and orderly at all times
20.    Performs other duties as assigned

 

OMJ Staff Contact: RC3

 


Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Attained Certificate of equivalency for a HS degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
N/A
Salary
$20.86 - $0.00 /hour
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
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