About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is recruiting for a Custodial Worker 1 for the Facilities Maintenance Services (FMS) Department. This position is a member of a team of Custodial Workers and will be responsible for performing daily, weekly, and project cleaning to assigned buildings. Essential Qualifications: This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and six (6) months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR Six (6) months of general work experience and six (6) months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR Six (6) months of experience as a Custodial Worker Trainee in Nevada State service; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Requirements

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent education
  • Six (6) months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR Six (6) months of general work experience and six (6) months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR Six (6) months of experience as a Custodial Worker Trainee in Nevada State service; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
  • A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
  • Ability to see, hear, and communicate through speech.

Responsibilities

  • Cleaning restrooms
  • Mopping and vacuuming floors
  • Snow removal
  • Emptying trash
  • Stocking and maintaining supplies
  • Removing graffiti
  • Wiping and dusting vertical and horizontal surfaces
  • Performing annual maintenance
  • Waxing floors
  • Cleaning carpets
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Health insurance options including dental and vision
  • Life insurance
  • Generous annual and sick leave
  • E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
  • Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
  • Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
  • Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
  • The University offers the Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%).
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