Silver Stage Elementary/High Custodian Lead 10.29.26

Lyon-County-School-District; Silver Springs (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyon County School District is seeking a Custodian Lead for Silver Stage Elementary/High to oversee custodial staff and cleaning operations across district facilities. The role includes managing shifts, training personnel, and ensuring high cleanliness standards in classrooms, restrooms, cafeterias, and common areas.

Work location is at Silver Stage Elementary/High, with HVAC and safety responsibilities. The position is full-time, offers retirement options based on experience, and requires a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months experience as a custodian for Lyon County School District.
• Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• One year supervisory or training experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and works alongside a cleaning team, ensuring the assigned areas are cleaned.
• Trains new custodial employees and responds to questions and concerns on all tasks listed.
• Provides input for recognition, discipline, and assists in evaluations of assigned staff to designated supervisor.
• Conducts monthly inventory of cleaning materials and coordinates ordering and receiving.
• Cleans floors, walls, fixtures, and various surfaces; operates power equipment.
• Plans, prepares, and aids in yearly duties; ensures safety standards are followed.

Skills

Lead assigned staff

Plan and organize work

Operate custodial equipment

Physical stamina

Flexible schedules

Drive between school sites

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lyon County School District

Silver Stage Elementary/High Custodian Lead 10.29.26 JobID: 1890

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Lead Custodian
• Date Posted: 10/29/2026
• Location: Silver Stage Elementary
• Date Available: Nov/2026
• Closing Date: 11/05/2026

CUSTODIAN LEAD
Range $20.67-$29.81 hourly with Employee/Employer retirement, dependent upon previous experience
Range $17.47-$25.18 hourly with Employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience
Terms of Employment: Pay Grade 24 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 District Operations & Maintenance Supervisor, coordinates the cleaning work requirements for assigned district facilities, including oversight of custodial employees and cleaning tasks, assists in the evaluation of custodial employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Leads and works alongside a cleaning team, ensuring the assigned areas are cleaned.
• Trains new custodial employees and responds to questions and concerns on all tasks listed in items 5 through 18.
• Provides input for recognition, discipline, and assists in evaluations of assigned staff to designated supervisor.
• Conducts monthly inventory of cleaning materials, chemicals, and supplies and coordinates ordering and receiving of inventory with warehouse personnel or other assigned employees.
• Washes and scrubs walls, lavatory fixtures, windows, drinking fountains, drains, lights, light fixtures, and painted surfaces.
• Services soap dispensers, towel boxes, and similar containers.
• Cleans floors by vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing or scrubbing.
• Cleans, dusts, and polishes woodwork, furniture, glass and other items.
• Removes spots and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets, and fixtures.
• Empties and cleans wastepaper baskets and other refuse containers.
• Cleans whiteboards, trays, and erasers.
• Operates power sweepers, polishers, and other power equipment.
• Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture, and changes lights as needed.
• May be required to move, assemble or disassemble furniture, equipment, or other items, or to assist in other school functions in an emergency or as the need arises.
• Plans, prepares, and aides in yearly duties.
• Strips, seals, and waxes floors.
• Cleans and shampoos rugs and carpets.
• 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:

• Knowledge of custodial supplies and equipment.
• Ability to lead assigned staff.
• Ability to plan and organize work.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate and maintain custodial equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• 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.
• Ability to drive between school sites for work assignments.
• Ability to appropriately handle stress and interact with others, including supervisors, coworkers, teachers and community.
• Regular and consistent punctuality and attendance are essential functions of the job.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education, Training and Experience:

• High school diploma or other equivalent (i.e., GED, college, technical or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).
• Six (6) months experience as a custodian for Lyon County School District.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• One (1) year experience in a supervisory or training role commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• Possess personal characteristics, including but not limited to poise, perspective, integrity, flexibility, and personal appearance necessary for success in the Lyon County School District.

Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid Nevada driver's license that allows the applicant/employee to legally operate a motor vehicle. License must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

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].

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