CUSTODIAL WORKER 1 - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement with PERS

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Payments

Job summary

State of Nevada, at Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services in Sparks, seeks a Custodial Worker 1 to maintain cleanliness and hygiene across patient care areas and offices. Responsibilities include floor care, restroom sanitation, equipment operation, and basic security of state facilities.

The role requires high school or equivalent and the ability to perform physical labor, with duties extending to snow removal and assisting related departments as needed.

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 described above.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Clean and 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 floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets; wash windows, doors, mirrors, walls, woodwork and fixtures; clean and sanitize restrooms; polish furniture; clean stairwells and elevators; and empty waste receptacles.
• Operate powered equipment such as electric strippers, buffers, burnishers, power washers and vacuums; observe safety precautions in handling and application of products and materials; attend in-service and training sessions.
• Provide security to State buildings by ensuring that windows, doors and access ways are secured; lock doors, windows and gates; arm security systems; report security deficiencies.
• Replace light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, vacuum belts and bags; report broken/malfunctioning equipment; request cleaning supplies as needed.
• Move and transport furniture; set up rooms for meetings and special events; maintain logs of work completed, inventory and supplies used; complete required forms and prepare routine reports.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Basic mathematics

Custodial procedures

Read labels on cleaning agents

Follow written and oral instructions

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Auto scrubber

Carpet extractor

Floor buffer

Power washers

Vacuum cleaner

Job description

Job Summary

This Custodial Worker 1 position is located with Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services in Sparks, NV. Duties to include: perform various tasks related to restroom maintenance; clean and disinfect patient rooms, seclusion rooms, medication rooms, nursing stations, conference rooms, utility rooms, office areas, and various areas related to in-patient and out-patient care; maintain carpets, hard floors, walls, windows, vents, light fixtures and touchable surfaces; empty trash receptacles, clean trash receptacles, and transport trash to containment areas; operating custodial equipment such as the auto scrubber, carpet extractor, and floor buffer. Custodial workers are required to perform snow shoveling, spread ice melt and or sand, clean entrance and exit ways, assist in moving furniture and as requested by supervisor, and assist the grounds department, maintenance department and laundry worker position. Work schedules range from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm and include weekends and holidays depending on the needs of the agency. Candidates must have current valid driver's license.

Custodial Workers perform general cleaning services to State facilities using various cleaning equipment and materials to provide a safe, hygienic and orderly work environment for all users.

Essential Qualifications

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/

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

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.

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

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

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.

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).

State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day


• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday


• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday


• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day


• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day


• July 4.................................................... Independence Day


• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day


• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day


• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day


• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day


• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day


• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes


• No

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Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment TB test. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes


• No

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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes


• No


• Required Question