CUSTODIAL WORKER 2 - RENO - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

State of Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No State Income Tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Pay

Job summary

The State of Nevada is seeking a Custodial Worker II for the Office of the Military in Reno. This role performs cleaning and upkeep of state facilities, following established procedures to keep environments safe, hygienic, and orderly for all users.

Responsibilities include sanitizing restrooms, dusting, mopping, operating cleaning equipment, and assisting with event setup. A high school diploma and custodial experience are preferred; duties require reliability and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment.
• Six months of general work experience and one year of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment.
• Six months of experience as a Custodial Worker I in Nevada State service or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, showers, and other facilities according to schedules.
• Dust, mop, vacuum, and wash surfaces; maintain floors and lights.
• Operate custodial equipment and clean with appropriate safety practices.
• Assist with setting up rooms for meetings or events.
• Maintain logs of work completed and inventory used; report issues to supervisor.
• Provide security by ensuring doors and windows are secured and report deficiencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Lead worker duties

Inventory management

Cleaning equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Custodial equipment (buffers, vacuums)

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

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.

The Custodial Worker 2 position with the Office of the Military is a professional who performs tasks that keep the building and the surrounding grounds in good shape to ensure everything runs smoothly, from dusting to ensuring paper supplies are stocked in restrooms. Custodial workers are also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of buildings and facilities. They work under the supervision of a custodial supervisor and follow established procedures and safety guidelines. Priorities for a custodial workers include, but are not limited to the following; clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities, vacuum, sweep, and mop floors, dust and wipe down surfaces, empty trash and recycling bins, refill restroom and cleaning supplies, report any maintenance or safety issues to supervisor, perform routine cleaning tasks on a regular schedule, and assists with setting up for events or special projects.

Essential Qualifications

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-001, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30, 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 one year of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR six months of general work experience and one year of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR six months of experience as a Custodial Worker I in Nevada State service OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Under general supervision, incumbents, in addition to performing the full range of duties described in the series concept, perform minor repairs to leaking faucets, plugged drains or faulty toilets; repair and service custodial equipment such as buffers and vacuum cleaners; perform touch-up to existing paint; may remove snow from walkways, driveways or parking lots; and ensure security systems are functioning properly and report security deficiencies. Incumbents may be designated as lead persons or night shift supervisors for the purposes of work assignment; train and review completed tasks performed by subordinate custodial workers; and keep an inventory of equipment and supplies needed. This is the lead-worker class in 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

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.

Working knowledge of: materials and equipment used in custodial functions; safe and proper methods of using/mixing cleaning chemicals.

Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing; perform minor maintenance and emergency repairs to leaking faucets, plugged drains or malfunctioning toilets; perform lead worker duties such as assigning and reviewing work and training new employees; maintain supply inventory records; and make mathematical calculations.

Skill in: repairing leaking faucets, plugged drains or faulty toilets.

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

01

Do you have any of the following?

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment.
• Six months of general work experience and one year of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment.
• Six months of experience as a Custodial Worker 1 in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

02

This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

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