Building Custodian - Wells Combined School

Wells Combined School; Wells (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Elko County School District's Wells Combined School is seeking a Building Custodian to join its facilities team. Under supervision, you will clean assigned areas and facilities, monitor safety, and maintain classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas to support a safe learning environment.

The role is full-time (261 days) with non-exempt status and requires ability to operate custodial equipment, perform physically demanding work, and work flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to operate and maintain custodial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas such as classrooms, restrooms, and corridors.
• Operates cleaning equipment and performs floor care (stripping, waxing).
• Moves and rearranges furniture as needed for cleaning and safety.
• Maintains cleanliness and reports hazards to ensure safety.

Skills

Attendance

Instruction comprehension

Operate custodial equipment

Physical stamina

Cleaning products handling

Ladders/climbing

Flexible schedules

Teamwork

Hazard reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Building Custodian - Wells Combined School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930979
Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 17, 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:

• 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 affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

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

• Angela Silva , Principal
• Wells Combined School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]