Utility Crew Custodian 2 (40 hrs./wk., 260 days)

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking custodial staff to perform specialized cleaning duties, respond to emergencies, and supervise trainees across various shifts. The role includes technical cleaning tasks, facility maintenance, and occasional lead custodian responsibilities.

The position requires the ability to train others, follow strict cleaning protocols, and work under general supervision in a large school district setting. Competitive benefits and steady schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• One to two years of custodial experience or equivalent maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma is desirable but not required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates new hire custodial trainees.
• Inspects trainee work for compliance with standards.
• Provides orientation, training, and performance evaluations.
• Recommends personnel actions related to training completion.
• Provides Process Cleaning for Health training to staff.

Skills

Physical stamina

Following instructions

Training staff

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary Description

Performs specialized custodial duties across WCSD under general supervision. Responds to emergency clean-ups (water, sewer, petroleum, etc.) and hazardous material incidents. Handles viral/bacterial outbreak response and provides process-cleaning training. Conducts impact cleaning, carpet extraction/repair, gym floor screening and finish application. Performs minor maintenance, grounds work, and painting tasks. Maintains clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly building areas; secures rooms and cleaning stations. Moves building equipment and furniture as needed. May serve as substitute custodian, acting Site Facility Coordinator, or Lead Custodian. Trains, evaluates, and retrains custodians in

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates new hire custodial trainees.
• Inspects trainee work for compliance with standards.
• Provides orientation, training, and performance evaluations.
• Recommends personnel actions related to training completion.
• Provides Process Cleaning for Health training to Site Facility Coordinators, Lead Custodians, and Custodians.

UTILITY CREW CUSTODIAN 2

Summary Description

Performs specialized custodial duties across WCSD under general supervision. Responds to emergency clean-ups (water, sewer, petroleum, etc.) and hazardous material incidents. Handles viral/bacterial outbreak response and provides process-cleaning training. Conducts impact cleaning, carpet extraction/repair, gym floor screening and finish application. Performs minor maintenance, grounds work, and painting tasks. Maintains clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly building areas; secures rooms and cleaning stations. Moves building equipment and furniture as needed. May serve as substitute custodian, acting Site Facility Coordinator, or Lead Custodian. Trains, evaluates, and retrains custodians in Process Cleaning for Health. Performs related duties as assigned. May be assigned to early morning, morning, afternoon, evening, or night shifts as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Training & Oversight

• Supervises and evaluates new hire custodial trainees.
• Inspects trainee work for compliance with standards.
• Provides orientation, training, and performance evaluations.
• Recommends personnel actions related to training completion.
• Provides Process Cleaning for Health training to Site Facility Coordinators, Lead Custodians, and Custodians.

Operational & Technical Duties

• Maintains operational and training records.
• Inventories and maintains specialized custodial supplies and equipment.
• Repairs and maintains specialized equipment (gym, emergency response, etc.).
• Must be respirator-fit tested and wear required PPE for emergency response.

Custodial Work

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, shampoos, and waxes various floor surfaces.
• Vacuums, repairs, and steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
• Dusts, washes, waxes, and polishes furniture, fixtures, shelves, counters, and woodwork.
• Cleans walls, desks, tables, blackboards, and whiteboards.
• Deep-cleans and sanitizes restrooms, locker rooms, and showers.
• Refills dispensers, washes windows, empties trash, and restocks supplies.
• Performs other custodial tasks as assigned.

Maintenance & Facility Support

• Moves and assembles furniture and equipment.
• Sets up rooms and auditoriums for meetings and events.
• Opens and prepares areas for special events.
• Performs minor maintenance:
  • Replacing lights
  • Painting small rooms or trim
  • Removing/tagging broken furniture
  • Removing carpet, tile, or cabinetry
  • Reporting vandalism or repair needs
• Performs some grounds work: snow removal, mowing, weeding, irrigating, litter pickup.
• Ensures doors/windows are locked, alarms set, and security lights on.

Special Projects & Seasonal Work

• Participates in intensive summer cleaning and building restoration.
• Screens and applies gym finish to all district gym floors.
• Assists Capital Projects with remodels and revitalization.
• Paints interior and exterior walls.
• Strips, seals, and waxes floors using power equipment.

Emergency Response

• May be called during off-hours for district emergencies:
  • Burglaries
  • Vandalism
  • Fires
  • Snow removal
  • Equipment failures
  • Flooding
  • Viral/bacterial outbreaks

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education

• High School Diploma is desirable but not required

Experience

• One to two years of custodial experience demonstrating reliability and good work habits, or
• Equivalent maintenance training and experience.

Licenses/Certificates:None

Knowledge Of

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic.
• Cleaning materials, methods, and equipment.

Skill In

• Following verbal and written instructions.
• Learning cleaning supplies, equipment, and methods.
• Performing strenuous physical work.
• Working effectively under time constraints and with minimal supervision.
• Working in adverse environmental conditions (heat, cold, dust, fumes).
• Climbing ladders and working in high spaces (scissor lifts, lifts).
• Making simple arithmetic calculations.
• Building effective working relationships.
• Training and retraining staff one-on-one.

Ability To

• Long periods of standing and walking on uneven surfaces.
• Frequent bending, stooping, stretching, and reaching.
• Lifting moderately heavy items.
• Requires above-average physical ability and dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Exposure to weather: May be required to work outside during cold or hot weather - Occasionally
• Exposure to loud noises: equipment and tools - Occasionally
• Working in confined spaces: may work in attics, crawl spaces, and etc. - Rarely
• Working at heights: may change lights in gymnasiums - Rarely
• Working with hazardous materials: chemical - Continuously

Physical Demands

• Lifting/Carrying: Frequently
• Standing/Walking: Continuously
• Bending/Stooping: Continuously
• Reaching: ContinuouslyPushing/Pulling: Continuously
• Climbing: Frequently
• Fine motor skills: Frequently

Definitions

• Never: The activity or condition does not occur.
• Rarely: The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.
• Occasionally: The activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time.
• Frequently: The activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time.
• Continuously: The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

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