Fernley Intermediate Custodian 08.31.26

Lyon-County-School-District; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee/Employer retirement

Employer-paid retirement

Job summary

Lyon County School District is seeking a Custodian at Fernley Intermediate in Fernley, NV. You will clean facilities, operate custodial equipment, and support safety standards under supervision by site leadership.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, physical stamina, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions. Flexible scheduling and a retirement plan are included.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Preferred Qualifications: Custodial Experience

Responsibilities

• Cleans rugs and carpets.
• Cleans floors by vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing or scrubbing.
• Cleans, dusts, and polishes woodwork, furniture, glass, and other items.
• Serves soap dispensers, towel boxes and similar containers.
• Empties and cleans wastepaper baskets and other refuse containers.
• Cleans chalkboards, trays and erasers.
• Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture and equipment.
• Strips, seals and waxes floors.
• Removes spots and graffiti from floors, walls and fixtures.
• Operates power sweepers and polishers.
• May move or disassemble furniture; assist maintenance in emergencies.
• Completes basic landscaping care and reports issues to maintenance.

Skills

Written and oral instructions

Custodial equipment operation

Physical stamina

Cleaning products handling

Ladder climbing

Flexible schedules

Cooperative with staff

Hazard reporting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power sweepers

Carpet extractor

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 8/31/2026
• Location: Fernley Intermediate
• Date Available: Sept/2026
• Closing Date: 09/07/2026

CUSTODIAN

Range $18.37-$24.58 hourly with Employee/Employer retirement, dependent upon previous experience

Range $15.52-$20.76 hourly with Employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience

Terms of Employment: Pay Grade 22 on the Classified Staff Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY

Under immediate supervision by the Principal or designee and receiving direction from the operations ans maintenance Supervisor and site maintenance, cleans assigned area or facilities of the Lyon County School District.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans and shampoos rugs and carpets.
• Cleans floors by vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing, or scrubbing.
• Cleans, dusts, and polishes woodwork, furniture, glass, and other items.
• Services soap dispensers, towel boxes, and similar containers.
• Empties and cleans wastepaper baskets and other refuse containers.
• Cleans chalkboards, trays, and erasers.
• Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture, and equipment.
• Strips, seals, and waxes floors.
• Removes spots and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets, and fixtures.
• Washes and scrubs walls, lavatory fixtures, windows, drinking fountains, drains, lights, light fixtures, and painted surfaces.
• Operates power sweepers, polishers, and other power equipment.
• May be required to move, assemble or disassemble furniture, equipment, or other items, or to assist other crafts in an emergency or as the need arises.
• Completes basic landscaping care, including but not limited to garbage pickup, weed pulling, putting rocks back into rock beds, and reporting additional issues to maintenance personnel for repair or replacement.
• Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
• Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate and maintain custodial equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to learn the appropriate use of cleaning products.
• Ability to climb ladders for cleaning and changing of lights.
• Ability to work flexible work schedules.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, and the public.
• Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
• Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education, Training and Experience:

• High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., GED, college, technical or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications: Custodial Experience

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

• High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., GED, college, technical or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).

EXAMPLES OF ASSIGNED WORK AREAS

Lyon County School District schools and grounds, (classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, corridors, school theaters, cafeterias, exterior grounds, etc.), offices, construction sites, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Strength: Medium/Heavy - exert force to 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. May involve significant stand/walk/push/pull.

Physical Demands: Occasional climbing, balancing, crouching, and crawling. Frequent stooping, reaching, kneeling, handling, repetitive fine motor activities, talking, and hearing. Vision: occasional near and far acuity, depth perception, and color vision.

Environmental Conditions: Climate controlled office setting and exposure to weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud and occasional to frequent time periods.

Hazards: Furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES USED TO PERFORM TASKS

Portable man-lift, truck-mounted carpet extractor, various cleaning equipment, (i.e. vacuum, backpack vacuum, buffer, etc.).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lyon County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other protected class and shall extend to working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment.

Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in Human Resources. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: [phone].