Custodial Worker 1 - Facilities Maintenance Services Department

University of Nevada, Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Life insurance

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Custodial Worker 1 in the Facilities Maintenance Services (FMS) Department. You will join a team of Custodial Workers and perform daily, weekly, and project cleaning for assigned buildings, including restrooms, floors, and surfaces.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with six months custodial or janitorial experience, plus related work experience. A valid Nevada driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with six months custodial or janitorial experience.
• Six months general work experience plus six months custodial or janitorial experience.
• Six months of experience as a Custodial Worker Trainee in Nevada State service.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean restrooms.
• Mop and vacuum floors.
• Snow removal.
• Empty trash.
• Stock supplies and maintain inventory.
• Remove graffiti.
• Wipe and dust vertical and horizontal surfaces.
• Perform annual maintenance.
• Wax floors.
• Clean carpets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months custodial or janitorial experience

Six months general work experience

Six months as Custodial Worker Trainee in Nevada State service

Job description

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Custodial Worker 1 for the Facilities Maintenance Services (FMS) Department. This position is a member of a team of Custodial Workers and will be responsible for performing daily, weekly, and project cleaning to assigned buildings.

• Cleaning restrooms
• Mopping and vacuuming floors
• Snow removal
• Emptying trash
• Stocking and maintaining supplies
• Removing graffiti
• Wiping and dusting vertical and horizontal surfaces
• Performing annual maintenance
• Waxing floors
• Cleaning carpets
• Other duties as assigned

Full Class Specifications: https://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/09/09-631spc(1).pdf

Essential Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and six (6) months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment
• Six (6) months of general work experience and six (6) months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment
• Six (6) months of experience as a Custodial Worker Trainee in Nevada State service
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre‑employment screening for controlled substances. A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Physical Demands

This position requires working with and around hazardous building materials containing asbestos, solvents and cleaning chemicals; an increased exposure to germs; frequent lifting, climbing and moving; requires the use of a backpack vacuum and restroom floor machine; and exposure to hot and cold temperatures when working outside. This position requires walking or standing to a significant degree; pushing and/or pulling; exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. This position requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate through speech.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 4:00 pm to 12:30 am; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. This position is part of the Facilities Services Weather Essential Personnel and may be required to report to work for their regularly scheduled shift without any phone/cell phone notification; and is subject to a variable workweek schedule. This position is designated as Essential Personnel. In the event of a campus emergency, special event, closure to maintain campus safety or building operations, this position may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Compensation

Grade Grade 21 • This position is paid an additional 5% shift differential. In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code. To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, CBA (A, E, & F) PP01 or PP02. For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator.

Perks of PERS Classified Employees

Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information. “I’m so thankful that I followed the path that lead me to a PERS retirement. I was able to retire at age 60 with a paycheck close to my full salary. I watched the solid performance of PERS funds for 25 years. Even in times of a poor economy, PERS kept it together! I’m completely secure and confident that my retirement will always be there for me.” – Robin F.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
• Classified Benefits E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.
• SEC Grant-in-aid for Classified Employees
• The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
• Classified Staff Grant‑In‑Aid Benefit
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program. The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state‑supported courses.

Department Information

The Facilities Services Department is an organizational unit of the Division of Administration and Finance, and includes Planning and Construction Services, Parking and Transportation Services, and Maintenance Services. For more information, visit: https://www.unr.edu/facilities

Required Attachment(s)

Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (optional)

Contact Information for Three Supervisory References – (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Transcripts – (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.

Veteran Interview Consideration – (optional) To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service‑connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD‑214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc.).

Posting Information

This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Background and Discrimination Policy

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land‑grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.” Since 2009, nearly $1billion has been invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land‑grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

NSHE Employees Information

NSHE employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945.

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