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

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Generous leave

Fitness center access

Tuition paid for employees

PERS retirement

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Custodial Worker 1 in the Facilities Maintenance Services Department. This role is part of a team of Custodial Workers responsible for daily, weekly, and project cleaning across assigned buildings.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 4:00 pm to 12:30 am. The position is designated Essential Personnel and may require reporting during emergencies; requires high school or equivalent and six months custodial/janitorial experience, plus a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months custodial or janitorial experience in commercial/industrial/hospital/governmental environments preferred.
• Six months general work experience with custodial exposure required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Custodial experience

General work experience

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Attend the upcoming Washoe County Job Fair,

Walk-ins are welcome!

When: Monday, August 24, 2026, from 11:00am to 2:00pm

Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center. 4590 S Virginia St. Reno NV 89502

Position

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

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.

LOCATION

Reno, NV

Salary

Will discuss with applicant

Summary

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.

Minimum/Preferred Requirements

• This position requires 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 drivers license or higher operators license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment

Job Responsibilities/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

Work Environment/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

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave
• 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
• Staff Employees Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees
• G ant-in-aid for Classified Employees
• 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 Employee Family Opportunity Program
• Enrollment in The Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)

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The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons 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).