Custodian*

City-of-Henderson,-Nv; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Henderson is seeking a Custodian to perform routine cleaning and maintenance of city buildings under supervision. Position requires completion of required certifications and subject to background checks and NCIC/NCJIS requirements.

Eligibility lists may be used to fill vacancies for up to six months; probationary testing and scheduling are governed by the Teamsters agreement. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Six months of full-time experience performing custodial maintenance duties
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license
• Must obtain a Custodial Technician Level I certification within the first twelve (12) months of employment as a condition of continued employment
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check and a wants/warrants check
• Must complete Security Awareness and NCIC/NCJIS certification within six (6) months of hire/transfer and be recertified every year

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial cleaning and maintenance of city buildings under supervision
• Assist with other duties as assigned by supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

*Only Open to City of Henderson Employees

Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty cleaning and maintaining city buildings; and performs other duties as assigned.

NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES:

Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.

The City of Henderson may elect to test probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary employees who meet the minimum qualifications if there are an insufficient number of full-time non-probationary employees who meet the minimum qualifications or successfully pass the assessment process, or if there are a large number of vacancies or anticipated vacancies in the classification. Probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary employees who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on a separate list which may be utilized for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees as outlined in the Teamsters contract, this separate list may be utilized.

Probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Six (6) months of full-time experience performing custodial maintenance duties
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must obtain a Custodial Technician Level I certification from the Cleaning Management Institute (CMI) within the first twelve (12) months of employment as a condition of continued employment
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check and a wants/warrants check
• Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six (6) months of hire/transfer and be recertified every year. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Thursday, October 8, 2026
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.