Custodian Lead Worker

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony•Reno, NV

143d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian Lead Worker maintains the safety, cleanliness, and sanitation of Reno-Sparks Indian Colony (RSIC) facilities under the direction of the Director. This role oversees assigned Public Works Department personnel and performs routine skilled and semi-skilled custodial, upkeep, and maintenance tasks for Colony buildings and facilities. The position helps ensure that spaces are safe and welcoming for visitors and employees while upholding RSIC’s values of integrity and service. The Custodian Lead Worker plans and schedules custodial work, assigns and reviews work, determines needed supplies and equipment, and assists with work-program goals, standards, and budget information. The position also monitors contractor and vendor work, maintains records and prepares reports, and may perform winter maintenance and operate vehicles and equipment. A CDL may be required. The role involves exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes related to refuse collection and requires physical activities such as lifting, stooping, bending, walking, standing, and climbing. This is a full-time, onsite position in Reno, Nevada, paying $19.66–$24.53 per hour depending on experience. Qualified members of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony receive hiring preference, followed by members of other federally recognized tribes. A designated candidate must complete a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen, and professional-reference confirmation.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Background in custodial services.
Knowledge of facility-interior care and maintenance methods and modern custodial-service practices.
Demonstrated ability to supervise a crew performing custodial, grounds, and facility-maintenance activities.
One year of experience supervising work involving similar duties.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and maintain favorable public relations.
Valid Nevada State driver’s license, as required.
Ability to perform job-related physical activities, including lifting, stooping, bending, walking, standing, and climbing, without physical limitations.
Willingness to work with exposure to cleaning and maintenance chemicals and noxious fumes related to refuse collection.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow confidentiality rules.
Ability to assist in training, supervising, and evaluating assigned personnel.
Self-motivated, energetic, responsible, and reliable.

Nice To Haves

Preference is given to qualified members of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, followed by members of other federally recognized tribes.
Ability or willingness to obtain and maintain a CDL license, if required.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and implement custodial work activities for RSIC facilities and associated maintenance programs.
Perform custodial maintenance activities on Colony buildings and facilities as assigned.
Assist the Director in establishing goals and performance standards for work activities.
Supervise assigned workers completing custodial activities and projects.
Determine appropriate materials, supplies, and equipment for work and adapt them to job requirements as necessary.
Receive facility work requests, instruct assigned personnel, order needed supplies and equipment, and review work in progress and upon completion.
Work with the Director to provide budgetary information for custodial work programs.
Inspect, monitor, and verify custodial work performed by contractors and vendors.
Perform winter maintenance as needed, including snow plowing and clearing walks and driveways.
Operate vehicles and equipment as necessary; obtain and maintain a CDL if required.
Confer with the Director about custodial service concerns and requests.
Assist with tasks needed to provide a safe and sanitary environment in RSIC facilities.
Maintain records and prepare required reports.
Follow confidentiality rules.
Perform other duties as assigned.