Custodial Worker 1 - Minimum Qualifications Waived

State of Nevada • Sparks, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This Custodial Worker 1 position is located with Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services in Sparks, NV. Duties to include: perform various tasks related to restroom maintenance; clean and disinfect patient rooms, seclusion rooms, medication rooms, nursing stations, conference rooms, utility rooms, office areas, and various areas related to in-patient and out-patient care; maintain carpets, hard floors, walls, windows, vents, light fixtures and touchable surfaces; empty trash receptacles, clean trash receptacles, and transport trash to containment areas; operating custodial equipment such as the auto scrubber, carpet extractor, and floor buffer. Custodial workers are required to perform snow shoveling, spread ice melt and or sand, clean entrance and exit ways, assist in moving furniture and as requested by supervisor, and assist the grounds department, maintenance department and laundry worker position. Work schedules range from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm and include weekends and holidays depending on the needs of the agency. Candidates must have current valid driver's license. Custodial Workers perform general cleaning services to State facilities using various cleaning equipment and materials to provide a safe, hygienic and orderly work environment for all users.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and six months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR six months of general work experience and six months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR six months of experience as a Custodial Worker Trainee in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• Current valid driver's license.
• Ability to read labels and directions on cleaning agents and equipment.
• Ability to complete forms and prepare routine reports.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform physical labor requiring moderate physical strength.
• Ability to perform custodial tasks including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, washing windows, and cleaning restrooms.

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of basic mathematics sufficient to keep records of supplies needed.
• General knowledge of custodial procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform various tasks related to restroom maintenance.
• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, seclusion rooms, medication rooms, nursing stations, conference rooms, utility rooms, office areas, and various areas related to in-patient and out-patient care.
• Maintain carpets, hard floors, walls, windows, vents, light fixtures and touchable surfaces.
• Empty trash receptacles, clean trash receptacles, and transport trash to containment areas.
• Operate custodial equipment such as the auto scrubber, carpet extractor, and floor buffer.
• Perform snow shoveling, spread ice melt and or sand, and clean entrance and exit ways.
• Assist in moving furniture and as requested by supervisor.
• Assist the grounds department, maintenance department and laundry worker position.
• Clean and/or sanitize offices, restrooms, showers, bathtubs, laundry rooms, classrooms and other facilities or assigned areas according to prescribed schedules, methods and procedures.
• Dust, mop and apply finish to various types of floors; vacuum and shampoo various types of carpets; wash windows, doors, mirrors, walls, woodwork and fixtures; clean and sanitize restrooms; polish furniture; clean stairwells and elevators; and empty waste receptacles.
• Operate various types of powered equipment such as electric strippers, buffers, burnishers, power washers and vacuums.
• Utilize a wide range of cleaning agents and materials.
• Observe appropriate safety precautions in the handling and application of products and materials.
• Attend in-service and training sessions as required.
• Provide security to State buildings by ensuring that windows, doors and/or access ways are properly secured when and where appropriate; lock doors, windows and gates; arm security systems; and report security deficiencies.
• Replace light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, vacuum belts and bags.
• Report broken and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor and request cleaning supplies as needed.
• Move and help transport furniture to different locations.
• Set up rooms in a timely manner for meetings and special events.
• Maintain required logs of work completed, inventory and supplies used.
• Complete required forms and prepare routine reports as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED