Custodian II

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Custodian to perform cleaning, minor maintenance and repair tasks across 13 tribal office buildings. You will follow established routines, operate custodial equipment, and ensure cleanliness and safety in facilities located in Winnebago, NE.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, ability to lift heavy loads, and readiness to pass a background check and drug screen. Regular, full-time work with health benefits and on-site responsibilities await.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Some knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, and equipment.
• Ability to perform minor repairs to fixtures and equipment.
• Ability to operate vacuums, buffers, and custodial gear.
• Careful use of cleaning products on various surfaces.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work with others and perform heavy manual tasks when needed.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the employer's core mission, vision and values.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms and replenish supplies; sanitize water fountains.
• Change light bulbs and report repair needs to maintenance.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop floors; dust offices, cafeteria, gym and related areas; remove trash.
• Move furniture, set up rooms, keep entryways clear of snow and salt as needed.
• Stock restroom supplies; strip and wax floors when assigned.
• Attend required meetings and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Minor repairs

Custodial equipment

Material safety

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Heavy manual work

Background check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness resources

Closes: 9/14/2026

Job Details

Reports to: Custodian Supervisor

Salary (Grade): $17.83 (G11-E)

Status: Regular, FT(Non-Exempt)

Location: Facilities Department in Winnebago, NE

Job Purpose and Position Overview

This is manual work in the custodial and housekeeping care of 13 tribal office buildings for the Tribal Facilities Program. Work involves the performance of varied cleaning, minor maintenance, and repair tasks following established routines in an assigned tribal facility. Specific instructions are received on unusual jobs. Frequently, the moving or lifting of equipment and materials is required. Work is inspected while in progress or upon completing for adherence to instructions and work standards.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe's core mission, vision and values
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and replenished supplies; cleans and disinfects water fountains
• Changes light bulbs, unclogs sinks and toilets and reports the need for repairs
• May sweep, vacuum, wax, mop, and buff floors, dusts and cleans offices, rooms, cafeteria, gym, and related areas; collects and removes trash, washes wall and windows
• Makes minor repairs as needed, and reports any major damage/repairs
• Keeps all janitorial equipment, machinery in good and operable condition; keeping them clean
• May move furniture and equipment; sets up rooms and gym; keeps walks and entryways clear of snow and salts them as needed.
• Stock supplies for restrooms as needed; strip and wax all floors when assigned
• Performs related work as required
• Attend required company and departmental meetings
• These duties are only illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Some knowledge of the materials, methods, equipment, and procedures used in cleaning operation.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment
• Ability to operate vacuum cleaners, buffers, and other custodial equipment
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of surfaces
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work effectively with other employees and staff
• Ability to occasionally perform heavy manual work
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen

Training Requirements

• As directed by your supervisor

Physical Requirements

• X Very heavy work (lift over 50 lbs.)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear

Mental Requirements

• Reading, Writing, Calculating
• Social Interaction Skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with Minimal Supervision

Language Requirements

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.