Custodian (40 hrs/wk, 260 days)

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

No waiting period for Medical, Dental,

Fingerprinting on hire

Job summary

Washoe County School District in Reno is seeking a dedicated Custodian to keep assigned areas clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly under supervision. You will secure rooms and cleaning stations, move furniture for events, and perform minor maintenance as needed.

Shifts may include early morning, morning, afternoon, evening, or night during the school year. The district provides a benefits package and supports a safe, clean learning environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of experience demonstrating reliability and good work habits.
• Knowledge of reading, writing and basic arithmetic sufficient for duties.
• Ability to learn cleaning materials, methods and equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work without immediate supervision.
• Willingness to perform physical work and climb ladders.
• Ability to develop working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub floors and clean surfaces, restrooms, and fixtures.
• Move furniture and set up rooms for events; assist with special events.
• Perform minor maintenance such as replacing lights and painting small areas.
• Participate in intensive cleaning and restoration during summer breaks.
• Respond to school emergencies during off-hours as needed.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic arithmetic

Cleaning materials & equipment

Oral and written instructions

Ladders safety

Teamwork and reliability

Job description

Summary Description

Under supervision, keeps assigned building area clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly; secures rooms and cleaning stations; does special cleaning. May perform minor maintenance and painting duties. Incumbent performs related duties as required.

CUSTODIAN

Summary Description

Under supervision, keeps assigned building area clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly; secures rooms and cleaning stations; does special cleaning. May perform minor maintenance and painting duties. Incumbent performs related duties as required.

During school year, positions may be assigned to early morning, morning, afternoon, evening or night shifts.

Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities

Sweeps, mops, scrubs, shampoos, and waxes floors, including surfaces of many types; vacuums and cleans rugs and carpets; dusts, waxes, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork, fixtures, shelves, cupboards and counters; cleans walls and blackboards; cleans and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms and showers; fills soap and paper dispenser; washes windows; empties trash and waste cans; and restocks supplies.

Moves furniture and equipment and sets up rooms and auditoriums for special meetings and activities. May set up and open areas for special events. Insures all doors and windows in assigned area are locked, alarms set, and necessary security lights are on.

Performs minor maintenance such as replacing lights, painting small rooms or trim, removing and/or tagging broken furniture; reports vandalism and items needing repair. May perform outside maintenance, such as snow removal, mowing, weeding, irrigating, picking up litter, etc.

Participates in intensive cleaning and restoration of District buildings during summer vacations and other periods; washes, removes and stacks furniture; washes walls and woodwork; paints interior and exterior walls; strips floors using power equipment; and seals and waxes floors.

May be called upon on off-hours for school emergencies, such as burglaries, vandalism, snow removal, equipment failures, fires, flooding, etc.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Six (6) months of experience demonstrating reliability, responsibility and good work habits.

Knowledge of: Reading, writing and basic arithmetic sufficient to perform job duties successfully; and cleaning materials, methods and equipment.

Skill at: Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions; learning supplies, equipment and prescribed methods of cleaning; performing strenuous physical work; working effectively under time limitations and without immediate supervision; climbing and working from ladders; making simple arithmetic calculations; and developing working relationships with those contacted in course or work.

License/Certifications: Possession of, or he ability to obtain a valid State of Nevada license with a driving record acceptable to the District,

Special Considerations: Working under occasional adverse environmental conditions, such as heat, cold, dust and fumes.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, political affiliation, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Site(s) Innovations High School

Internal Job Number 2026-27-E265443

Salary

Grade 16 CSCA

Sch A: $16.86 (entry step)

Sch B: $20.27 (entry step)

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position, View the salary schedules here.

Range/Grade 16

Additional Job Information

Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.
• Temporary employees working less than six months do not qualify for benefits.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

Your job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at [phone].