Silver Stage High Custodian 09.29.26

Applitrack; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyon County School District is seeking a Custodian to maintain school facilities, under supervision, performing cleaning and light maintenance tasks across classrooms, restrooms, corridors, and common areas. The role requires the ability to work with custodial equipment and follow safety procedures.

Position includes standard duties such as floor care, trash removal, window cleaning, and basic landscaping tasks. Employment details include local pay scale and a non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to learn cleaning products and safety procedures.
• Flexibility in work schedule may be required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and shampoo rugs and carpets.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, and polish floors.
• Dust, clean, and polish woodwork, furniture, glass, and fixtures.
• Maintain soap dispensers, towels, and related containers.
• Empty wastebaskets and clean other refuse containers.
• Operate power sweepers, polishers, and similar equipment.
• Move, arrange, or dismantle furniture and equipment as needed.
• Assist maintenance staff for larger tasks and emergencies.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 9/29/2026
• Location: Silver Stage High
• Date Available: Oct/2026
• Closing Date: 10/06/2026

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

DOCUMENT(S) 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].