Custodian - Elementary Building Engineer

Douglas County School District; Spruce (NV); On-site; USD 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Custodian - Elementary Building Engineer at Silver Spruce Elementary. This full-time role supports cleaning, maintenance, and safety for the school facility, including coordinating custodial work and event setups.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, following sustainability policies, and assisting with emergency operations as needed. The position requires physical stamina and a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate cleaning and maintenance equipment.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, maintenance, and sanitation of facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Coordinate custodial work schedules and assist with setups/teardowns.
• Supervise custodial staff using positive management techniques.
• Support district sustainability policies and safety procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and assist operations personnel as needed.
• Inspect building, grounds, and equipment weekly or as assigned.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Custodian - Elementary Building Engineer

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Ensure the overall cleanliness, maintenance, and sanitation of the facility, grounds, and equipment while maintaining a high standard of safety and efficiency.
• Support the scheduling of work activities of custodial personnel and contact services as assigned, coordinating with Group Leader and Building Administrator.
• Utilize positive techniques to supervise and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Support all District sustainability policies.
• Exhibit a working knowledge of facility operations including electrical, gas/water controls, and Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, and related equipment.
• Assist all emergency operations personnel as required.
• Ensure all inspections on building, ground, and equipment are done weekly or as assigned.
• Utilize and train on effective use of cleaning and restorative materials as required.
• Ensure Stakeholder satisfaction by coordinating and performing all setups and teardowns in a timely manner.
• Ensure the general safety of the Public by removing snow and ice from the walkways, entries, and play areas as required.
• Promote the learning environment by performing maintenance, cleaning, and setup requests, within Custodial responsibilities, generated by Building Staff.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Occasional lifting, fifty (50) to one hundred (100) pounds
• Frequent extensive walking, bending, standing, reaching, and stooping
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, and squatting

Education

High School or Equivalent

Position Details

• Position Type: Regular
• Primary Location: Silver Spruce Elementary
• One Year Only (Yes Or No): No
• Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40
• Fte: 1.00
• Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 260 Work Days

(260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate

$22.74 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$29.73 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$22.74 USD - $36.71 USD Hourly

All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

• health
• vision
• dental
• health savings account (HSA)
• flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• short and long-term disability
• critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• voluntary 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 457 retirement plan options

Time Off Plans

• paid vacation
• sick and personal time

Application Deadline

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: December 14, 2026