Building Custodian - Owyhee Combined School

Elko County School District; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elko County School District is seeking an experienced Building Custodian at Owyhee Combined School in Owyhee, Nevada. Under supervision, you will clean assigned areas and facilities.

Responsibilities include carpet cleaning, floor care, dusting, restroom and supply maintenance, waste removal, chalkboard upkeep, furniture movement, and safety compliance. The role requires punctuality, ability to follow instructions, physical stamina, and flexibility in scheduling; prior custodial experience is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn cleaning products and safety procedures.
• Must be able to operate and maintain custodial equipment.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules.
• Preferred custodial experience.

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.

Skills

Punctual attendance

Understand instructions

Operate custodial equipment

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Hazard reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SALARY:** Will discuss with applicant

POSITION:** Building Custodian

SCHEDULE:** Full-Time - 261

LOCATION:** Owyhee Combined School - Owyhee, Nevada

SALARY:** Will discuss with applicant

Summary

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

Minimum/Preferred Requirements

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

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• 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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Medium/Heavy - exert force to 50-100 lbs., occasionally; 25-50 lbs., frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, reaching, kneeling, handling, repetitive fine motor activities.
• Talking. Hearing.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, crouching, and crawling.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Occasional near and far acuity, depth perception, and color vision.
• 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 include furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

EEO:** An Aff…

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 d sability 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].