Custodian II

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a full-time Custodian to perform custodial and housekeeping work across 13 tribal office buildings in Winnebago, NE. You will clean, disinfect restrooms, maintain floors, and assist with minor repairs following established routines.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift heavy objects, pass a background check and drug screen, and fluency in English. This position offers benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Some knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, and equipment.
• Ability to do minor repairs and adjustments to fixtures and equipment.
• Ability to operate custodial equipment (vacuum cleaners, buffers).
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work with others and perform heavy manual work when needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe's core mission, vision and values.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms and replenish supplies; clean water fountains.
• Change light bulbs; unclog sinks and report needed repairs.
• Sweep, vacuum, wax, mop, and buff floors; dust offices and common areas; collect trash.
• Move furniture as needed; set up rooms and gym; maintain walkways.
• Stock restroom supplies; strip and wax floors as assigned.
• Attend required meetings and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning operations

Heavy lifting

Reading and following instructions

Teamwork

English fluency

Background check and drug screen

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Buffers

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.