CUSTODIAL WORKER 1 - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

Cusdial Worker 1 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.

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.

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 related duties as required. Under supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. This is the journey level for the series.

General knowledge of: basic mathematics sufficient to keep records of supplies needed; custodial procedures and practices. Ability to: read labels and directions on cleaning agents and equipment; complete forms and prepare routine reports; follow written and oral instructions; perform physical labor requiring moderate physical strength; and perform custodial tasks including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, washing windows, and cleaning restrooms.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.