Head Custodian (DPS)

Examination Date

Week of June 29, 2026


Civil Service Board Office


371 West Second Street, Lower Level


Dayton, Ohio 45402


*Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Responsibilities


Ensures an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors. Oversees and supports assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments.


Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
Must have 2 years of professional cleaning experience in a public service institution.


Education:


Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.)


General Requirements


Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects. Ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time. Ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist or reach out with your body, arms and/or legs.


Citizenship


Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States at time of application.


Military Credit


Open Competitive applicants who have had military service will receive an additional credit of 20% if a passing grade is attained. To obtain credit, a NON-RETURNABLE copy of the DD214 OR Certificate of Service (INDICATING Honorable Discharge) must be UPLOADED to your application or PRESENTED at time of examination.

Promotional Qualifications


Current employment with Dayton Public Schools must be indicated on your application in order to receive promotional credit. Current employment will be verified by Dayton Public Schools' Human Resources Department. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.


Open Competitive Applicants


Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Identical scores will be broken in favor of: (1) the candidate who received military credit and (2) random selection method.


Notes


Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination, drug screen and/or police background investigation and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.