CUSTODIAL WORKER 1 - CARSON CITY

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Public Employees' Benefits Program (PE

PERS retirement

Holidays

Vacation leave

No Nevada state income tax

Job summary

The State of Nevada, Office of the Military in Carson City, is seeking a Custodial Worker 1 to perform general cleaning tasks across facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and orderly environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning offices and restrooms, operating cleaning equipment, performing light maintenance, and ensuring security of premises. Requires basic schooling or equivalent experience and the ability to follow schedules and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or six months of custodial experience in relevant environments.
• Experience with cleaning agents, equipment handling, and safety procedures preferred.
• Ability to read labels and follow written instructions, perform basic maintenance tasks and attend training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize offices, restrooms, classrooms and other facilities according to schedules.
• Operate cleaning equipment (buffers, vacuums, power washers) safely following materials handling guidelines.
• Secure buildings by locking doors/windows, arming security systems, reporting deficiencies.
• Replace light bulbs and report faulty equipment; maintain logs and prepare routine reports.

Skills

Basic math

Custodial procedures

Reading labels

Form completion

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Buffers

Vacuums

Power washers

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Custodial Worker 1 with the Office of the Military located in Carson City NV role involves performing general cleaning services across a variety of facility areas to ensure a safe, hygienic, and orderly environment for all users. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing offices, restrooms, showers, classrooms, and other assigned spaces according to established schedules and procedures. Tasks range from dusting, mopping, and polishing floors to vacuuming carpets, washing windows and fixtures, and emptying waste receptacles. The position requires operating powered cleaning equipment such as buffers, vacuums, and power washers, while safely handling cleaning agents and attending necessary training sessions. In addition to cleaning duties, the role includes basic maintenance and security responsibilities. Staff are expected to secure windows, doors, and gates, arm security systems, and report any deficiencies. Minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs, unclogging drains, and servicing custodial equipment are also part of the job. Workers may perform touch-up painting and remove snow from walkways or parking areas. Administrative tasks include maintaining logs, completing forms, and preparing routine reports. Other related duties may be assigned under general supervision.

Essential Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and six months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR six months of general work experience and six months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR six months of experience as a Custodial Worker Trainee in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

REAL ID IS REQUIRED.

Under supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. This is the journey level for the series.

Clean and/or sanitize offices, restrooms, showers, bathtubs, laundry rooms, classrooms and other facilities or assigned areas according to prescribed schedules, methods and procedures.

Dust, mop and apply finish to various types of floors; vacuum and shampoo various types of carpets; wash windows, doors, mirrors, walls, woodwork and fixtures; clean and sanitize restrooms; polish furniture; clean stairwells and elevators; and empty waste receptacles.

Operate various types of powered equipment such as electric strippers, buffers, burnishers, power washers and vacuums; utilize a wide range of cleaning agents and materials; and observe appropriate safety precautions in the handling and application of products and materials; and attend in-service and training sessions as required.

Provide security to State buildings by ensuring that windows, doors and/or access ways are properly secured when and where appropriate; lock doors, windows and gates; arm security systems; and report security deficiencies.

Replace light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, vacuum belts and bags; report broken and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor and request cleaning supplies as needed.

Move and help transport furniture to different locations; set up rooms in a timely manner for meetings and special events.

Maintain required logs of work completed, inventory and supplies used; complete required forms and prepare routine reports as needed.

Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

General knowledge of: basic mathematics sufficient to keep records of supplies needed; custodial procedures and practices.

Ability to: read labels and directions on cleaning agents and equipment; complete forms and prepare routine reports; follow written and oral instructions; perform physical labor requiring moderate physical strength; and perform custodial tasks including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, washing windows, and cleaning restrooms.

Recruiter Contact Information: Dan LaBarbera, [e-mail]

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits

may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

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01 Custodial Worker 1 - Do you have any of the following?

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and six months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment.
• Six months of general work experience and six months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment.
• Six months of experience as a Custodial Worker Trainee in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

02 This position requires a valid Real ID at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question