Custodial Worker 1- Facilities Maintenance Services Department (Swing Shift)

University of Nevada Reno•Reno, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or [email protected] . For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. Job Description The University of Nevada, Reno 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. Duties include (but are not limited to): 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; and Other duties as assigned. To see the full Class Specifications, visit: https://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/09/09-631spc(1).pdf PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-001, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: Executive Order 2026-001 .

Requirements

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.

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

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.
SEC Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. 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.
Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program