Custodial Worker 2- Minimum Qualifications Waived

State of Nevada•Carson City, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time permanent position in the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Division of Museums and History, Nevada State Museum, Carson City. The position works under the direction of the Facility Supervisor and is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing offices, restrooms, museum galleries, storage facilities and other assigned areas, including exterior areas such as assisting with snow removal. The position operates manual and power cleaning tools and equipment and utilizes a wide range of cleaning agents and materials. The position also inventories cleaning supplies, performs maintenance and simple repairs on custodial equipment, and minor maintenance and emergency repairs of leaking faucets, plugged drains, faulty toilets, and damaged surfaces. The position also assists with setting up and breakdown of tables, chairs, lecterns, public address systems and waste receptacles for events, and associated clean up.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR six months of general work experience and one year of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR six months of experience as a Custodial Worker I in Nevada State service OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Working knowledge of materials and equipment used in custodial functions.
Working knowledge of safe and proper methods of using/mixing cleaning chemicals.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to perform minor maintenance and emergency repairs to leaking faucets, plugged drains or malfunctioning toilets.
Ability to perform lead worker duties such as assigning and reviewing work and training new employees.
Ability to maintain supply inventory records.
Ability to make mathematical calculations.
Skill in repairing leaking faucets, plugged drains or faulty toilets.

Responsibilities

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; and observe appropriate safety precautions in the handling and application of products and materials; and 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 minor repairs to leaking faucets, plugged drains or faulty toilets.
Repair and service custodial equipment such as buffers and vacuum cleaners.
Perform touch-up to existing paint.
May remove snow from walkways, driveways or parking lots.
Ensure security systems are functioning properly and report security deficiencies.
Train and review completed tasks performed by subordinate custodial workers.
Keep an inventory of equipment and supplies needed.