Custodian

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking a Custodian 2 to join its Building Services Department.

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. It manages approximately $96.9 billion in assets and pays more than $7 billion in benefits annually (as of June 30 2024).

STRS Ohio offers a competitive salary 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 an on‑site fitness center. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone and continually seek bright, talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation $17.04 /hr. or commensurate with education and experience.

Work Schedule 6:00 pm–2:30 am.

General Summary Under the direction of a supervisory custodian manager, perform general cleaning and maintenance of STRS Ohio building interiors, including occasional assistance on exterior, parking facilities, and Discovery Park as needed.

• Vacuum carpets and mop floors; spot clean carpets periodically as needed.
• Dust, wash, and polish furniture; move furniture as needed.
• Clean desktops and walls; disinfect areas of the building when needed.
• Service restrooms.
• Remove and dispose of trash.
• Clean interior windows.
• Maintain cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, per guidelines.

• High‑school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to work with and preserve confidential information required.
• Above average oral and written communication skills required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts required.
• 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.
• Ability to perform the following is required:
  • Stand, bend, climb, lift (50+ lbs.), push/pull (150 lb. wheeled cart) consistently over an eight‑hour shift.
  • Climb stairs while carrying and operating a 40 lb. backpack sweeper.
  • Walk up to three miles per night.
  • Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet business needs; occasional evening, weekend, and non‑regular work hours may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment‑related decisions about an individual.

ADA Statement STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.