Custodial Worker 1 - Facilities Maintenance Services Department (Swing Shift)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS retirement benefits

Health insurance options (including/d…

Life insurance

Fitness center access

Mountain EAP

Tuition assistance

Staff Council

Job summary

University of Nevada, Reno is hiring a Custodial Worker 1 to perform cleaning, maintenance, and related duties in the Facilities Maintenance Services department. Responsibilities include cleaning restrooms, waxing floors, removing graffiti, and stocking supplies.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of custodial or janitorial experience; a valid Class C driver’s license is required.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license (Class C)

Job description

Job Title

Custodial Worker 1

Department

Facilities Maintenance Services (FMS) Department

Location

University of Nevada, Reno

Duties

• 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

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
• 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.

Contract and Working Hours

ExemptNo Full-Time Equivalent100.0%.

Compensation

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

• Perks of PERS: Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• 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
• 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
• Employee Family Opportunity Program
• 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.

Employer Information

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 also 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 $1 billion 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. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290‑acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty. Collaborating with world‑renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiative is an 18‑month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry‑level software engineers by graduation. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Through its commitment to high‑impact education, world‑improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. Today, the University delivers on its original land‑grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education. For more information, please visit the University’s website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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).