Maintenance / Custodian

POSITION: Maintenance/Custodian 
POSTED: March 19, 2025 
REPORTS TO: Director of Building Operations 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until vacancy is filled 
STARTING DATE: Upon completion of hiring process 


JOB SUMMARY: Tolles Career & Technical Center is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented  Maintenance/Custodian to perform general maintenance and custodial duties. This position is essential to  ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient environment for our staff, students, and visitors. 

Key Responsibilities: 
Maintenance Duties: 

  • Inspect, repair, and maintain buildings, grounds, equipment, and furnishings. 
  • Install, repair, and maintain structures, windows, doors, and furniture, ensuring compliance with building codes and ADA  standards. 
  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as lubricating parts, replacing filters, cleaning equipment, and  adjusting/replacing belts. 
  • Monitor, regulate, and inspect HVAC systems. 
  • Perform grounds keeping, including mowing and maintaining trees and gardens. 
  • Assist with snow removal operations as needed. 
  • Transport and deliver materials, equipment, and supplies. 

Custodial Duties: 
  • Clean assigned areas (e.g., floors, windows, furniture, fixtures). 
  • Sanitize and replenish toilet rooms. 
  • Vacuum carpets and upholstered furnishings, spot clean stains. 
  • Replace light bulbs, clean glass, display cases, and light fixtures. 
  • Dispose of trash, move/arrange furnishings, and perform periodic deep cleaning.
 
General Duties: 
  • Assist in the receipt and inspection of deliveries. 
  • Maintain an orderly and secure work area at the end of each shift. 
  • Provide support for events and community activities, directing visitors as needed. 
  • Uphold security procedures and report any vandalism, graffiti, or equipment malfunctions. 
  • Demonstrate professionalism and contribute to a positive work/learning environment. 

Qualifications: 
Minimum Requirements: 
  • High school diploma (post-secondary training in a trade is desirable). 
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting, moving heavy items). 
  • Strong mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC skills. 
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and efficiently meet deadlines. 
  • Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, building codes, and ADA accessibility. 
  • Valid driver's license. 
  • Ability to obtain pesticide application license. 

Skills and Abilities: 
  • Dependable, flexible, and able to react productively to changes in priorities. 
  • Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail. 
  • Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional manner. 
  • Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and equipment. 
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and complete tasks efficiently. 

Physical Requirements: 
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks and work in a variety of environments. 
  • Exposure to adverse weather conditions, chemicals, and various work hazards.

Working Conditions: 
  • This position requires physical exertion, including lifting, bending, and working at heights. 
  • Exposure to weather conditions, hazardous materials, and potential risks associated with maintenance tasks. Must adhere to safety procedures and work in a team-oriented environment.

SALARY & CONTRACT:  
  • 12 month contract with 10 days of vacation and 13 paid holidays 
  • Salary will be based on experience and according to the Maintenance/Custodian salary schedule: $21.74/hr - $29.89/hr.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off 

HOW TO APPLY: 
Interested candidates should complete an on-line Tolles Employment application and submit a resume,  references, certifications/credentials and any additional supporting documents. 

JOIN OUR TEAM

Completed applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If selected, the applicant will be contacted with further instructions. Applications are kept on file for two years. 

For more information please contact: 
Amy Wilson 
Tolles Career & Technical Center 
7877 U.S. Highway 42 South 
Plain City, OH 43064 
614-873-4666 x 4212 
awilson@tollestech.com 
 
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity),  disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its  programs and activities, including employment opportunities. 
…An Equal Opportunity Employer