Building Custodian - Flagview Intermediate School

Flagview Intermediate School; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Flagview Intermediate School in Elko, Nevada seeks a Building Custodian to maintain classrooms, restrooms, and common areas. Under supervision, you will clean floors, carpets, walls, and fixtures, operate cleaning equipment, and ensure safety protocols are followed.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift and move items, and flexible work hours to support school operations. High school diploma or equivalent required; custodial experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or other equivalent, GED, college, technical or trade transcript accepted.
• Custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans rugs, carpets, floors and woodwork; dusts and polishes surfaces.
• Operates custodial equipment and maintains safety standards.
• Performs grounds-keeping tasks as needed to keep school grounds safe.

Skills

Attend on time

Understand instructions

Operate custodial equipment

Physically demanding work

Learn cleaning products

Climb ladders

Flexible schedules

Cooperate with staff

Hazard reporting

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power sweepers

Carpet extractor

Polishers

Job description

Building Custodian - Flagview Intermediate School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909804

Application Deadline: Sep 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

BUILDING CUSTODIAN

Job Family: Building Maintenance

Classification: Unlicensed Staff

Terms of Employment:

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

DUTIES AND 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.
• Services soap dispensers, towel boxes, and similar containers.
• Empties and cleans wastepaper baskets and other refuse containers.
• Cleans chalkboards, trays, and erasers.
• Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture, and equipment.
• Strips, seals, and waxes floors.
• Removes spots and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets, and fixtures.
• Washes and scrubs walls, lavatory fixtures, windows, drinking fountains, drains, lights, light fixtures, and painted surfaces.
• Shovels, plows, and/or sands walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate.
• Operates power sweepers, polishers, and other power equipment.
• Performs such grounds-keeping activities such as grass cutting, tree and lawn trimming, fertilizing, etc. as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• 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.
• Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
• Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.

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

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Involves cleaning an assigned area on a daily basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (Position Expectations):

• 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.
• Ability to climb ladders for cleaning and changing of lights.
• Ability to work flexible work schedules.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, and the public.
• Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
• 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.

DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

High school graduation or other equivalent, (i.e., GED, college, technical, or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).

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:

• Strength:
  • Medium/Heavy - exert force to 50-100 lbs., occasionally; 25-50 lbs., frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
• Physical Demands:
  • Frequent standing, walking pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, reaching, kneeling, handling, repetitive fine motor activities.
  • Occasional climbing, balancing, crouching, and crawling.
  • Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Vision:
  • Occasional near and far acuity, depth perception, and color vision.
• Environmental Conditions:
  • Climate-controlled office setting and exposure to weather with temperatures ranging from mild to moderate to extreme cold/heat.
  • Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud for occasional to frequent time periods.
• Hazards:
  • 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 Aff…

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.

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 the Human Resources Department. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: [phone].

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Travis Monett , Principal
• Flagview Intermediate School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]