Custodial Worker I - Custodial Services (WC)

Nevada System of Higher Education • Charleston, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 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. 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.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of cleaning agents, materials and equipment used in custodial functions; safe and proper methods of using/mixing cleaning chemicals; and proper care and cleaning of carpet, upholstery fabric, and restrooms.
• General knowledge of agency policies, procedures, and practices related to custodial services; and environmental health and safety practices applicable to custodial services such as handling hazardous materials and awareness of asbestos and blood-borne pathogens.
• Ability to learn new methods and/or equipment used in maintaining the cleanliness of state buildings; establish and effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, vendors and the general public; perform basic maintenance on custodial equipment such as changing belts, brushes and replacing bags; and operate various powered equipment used to scrub, strip, apply finish, vacuum, polish, burnish and buff various types of floors.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in a higher education institution.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 19.25% PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan)
• vacation & sick leave benefits
• 12 paid holidays
• educational benefits
• health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
• Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal)
• Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs

What This Job Offers

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