Building Custodian - Carlin

Carlin Combined School; Carlin (NV); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Elko County School District, Human Resources Department, invites applications for a Building Custodian at Carlin. The position is full-time (261 days) under the unlicensed staff classification.

Immediate starting date with duties including cleaning classrooms, restrooms, floors, and common areas, while maintaining safety and cleanliness across the school facilities. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to operate custodial equipment, and work a flexible

Qualifications

• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive on time.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate and maintain custodial equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to learn the appropriate use of cleaning products.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and shampoos rugs and carpets.
• Cleans floors by vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing, or scrubbing.
• Cleans, dusts, and polishes woodwork, furniture, glass, and other items.
• Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture, and equipment.
• Strips, seals, and waxes floors.
• Operates power sweepers, polishers, and other power equipment.

Skills

Custodial duties

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Cooperation with staff

Education

High school graduation

Job description

Building Custodian - Carlin

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917250

Application Deadline: Sep 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Position: BUILDING CUSTODIAN

Classification: Unlicensed Staff

Terms of Employment: Full-Time –261 Days

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

This is an unlicensed position assigned to the Classified Salary Schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under immediate supervision, cleans assigned area or facilities of the Elko County School District.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The list of Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

1. Cleans and shampoos rugs and carpets.

2. Cleans floors by vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing, or

scrubbing.

3. Cleans, dusts, and polishes woodwork, furniture, glass, and other

items.

4. Services soap dispensers, towel boxes, and similar containers.

5. Empties and cleans wastepaper baskets and other refuse containers.

6. Cleans chalkboards, trays, and erasers.

7. Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture, and

equipment.

8. Strips, seals, and waxes floors.

9. Removes spots and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture,

carpets, and fixtures.

10. Washes and scrubs walls, lavatory fixtures, windows, drinking

fountains, drains, lights, light fixtures, and painted surfaces.

11. Shovels, plows, and/or sands walks, driveways, parking areas, and

steps as appropriate.

12. Operates power sweepers, polishers, and other power equipment.

13. Performs such grounds-keeping activities such as grass cutting,

treeand lawn trimming, fertilizing, etc. as necessary to maintain the

school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.

14. May be required to move, assemble or disassemble furniture,

equipment, or other items, or to assist other crafts in an emergency or

as the need arises.

15. Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.

16. Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Involves cleaning an assigned area on a daily basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (Position Expectations):

1. Ability to regularly attend work and arrive on time.

2. Ability to understand written and oral instructions.

3. Ability to operate and maintain custodial equipment.

4. Ability to perform physically demanding work.

5. Ability to learn the appropriate use of cleaning products.

6. Ability to climb ladders for cleaning and changing of lights.

7. Ability to work flexible work schedules.

8. Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, and the public.

9. Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods. 10. Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the

responsibilities of the position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Training, and Experience:

High school graduation or other equivalent, (i.e., GED, college,

technical, or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

Custodial experience.

EXAMPLES OF ASSIGNED WORK AREAS:

Elko County School District - schools (i.e., classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, corridors, school theaters, cafeterias, etc.), offices, grounds, construction sites, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Strength:

a. Medium/Heavy - exert force to 50-100 lbs., occasionally; 25-50

lbs.,frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

2. Physical Demands:

a. Frequent standing, walking pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping,

reaching, kneeling, handling, repetitive fine motor activities.

b. Talking.

c. Hearing.

d. Occasional climbing, balancing, crouching, and crawling.

e. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the

telephone.

3. Vision:

a. Occasional near and far acuity, depth perception, and color vision. 4. Environmental Conditions:

a. Climate-controlled office setting and exposure to weather with

temperatures ranging from mild to moderate to extreme cold/heat.

b. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud for

occasional to frequent time periods.

5. Hazards:

a. Furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases,

chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand-

operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific

assignment).

EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES USED TO PERFORM TASKS:

Portable manlift, truck mounted carpet extractor, various cleaning equipment, (i.e., vacuum, buffer, etc.).

An Affine…

The Elko County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, or disability and shall extend to working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment.

Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in Human Resources Department. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: [phone].

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Mauro Lobato , Principal
• Carlin Combined School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]