Building Custodian Full Time

Salary: $17.19 - $22.03 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number: 202600313C
Department: Property Management
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 12:00 PM Central

Job Posting Information
Join our team to help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming environments in large office and institutional buildings across Lancaster County. This role involves routine custodial tasks such as sweeping, dusting, mopping, cleaning restrooms, emptying waste receptacles, and maintaining sanitary conditions according to established standards.
Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment, the ability to follow instructions, perform physical tasks including heavy lifting, and work well with others is desired.
NOTE: The top applicant(s) will have a criminal background and fingerprint check completed by local law enforcement.
Qualifications : Graduation from high school or equivalent or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.
Hours: Full time, Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Necessary Special Requirement : Travel to other building sites may be necessary. Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a County vehicle.
Lancaster County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participant.
We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire plus 11 paid holidays and 20 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.
• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
• Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
• $30,000 of Life Insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan . When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.
• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses

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CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT:This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer.1. I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and/or supplemental questions with details, I may not receive full credit for my education and/or experience.2. Further, I understand that merely referring to my resume (e.g. "see resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation.3. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application.4. I understand that I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application and my responses to the supplemental questions.
~ Acknowledge

02

A criminal background and fingerprint check will be performed on the top applicant(s).
~ Acknowledge

03

I understand the hours for this position are 4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.; Monday - Friday.
~ Acknowledge

04

I understand this position may require lifting items (i.e. furniture, trash cans) weighing up to 75 pounds.
~ Acknowledge

05

This position requires a valid driver's license when operating a County vehicle. Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No

06

For verification purposes please list the state that issued the license and your driver's license number.
07

I understand that applicants for Lancaster County positions will have their driving records checked to ensure they meet the insurable standards under the County's automobile insurance policy.
~ Acknowledge

08

Do you have experience or specialized training as a custodian?
No experience
Yes, less than 6 months experience
Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience
Yes, 2 to 4 years experience
Yes, more than 4 years experience

09

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
10

If yes, please describe your work duties.
11

Please indicate if you have PAID CUSTODIAL experience using the following cleaning equipment:
Mop and bucket
Dry/wet vacuum
Floor buffer/stripper
Carpet cleaner/extractor
No experience

12

Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
13

Please indicate if you have PERSONAL experience using the following cleaning equipment:
Mop and bucket
Dry/wet vacuum
Floor buffer/stripper
Carpet cleaner/extractor
No experience

14

Please indicate if you have PAID CUSTODIAL experience performing the following:
Dusting, polishing, and wiping furniture, woodwork, baseboards, doors
Emptying and cleaning trash cans
Cleaning glass, windows, mirrors
Cleaning sinks, toilets, counter tops
Dust mopping floors
Cleaning light fixtures
Damp mopping floors
Vacuuming rugs and carpets
Cleaning walls and/or portions of walls and partitions and other wall mounted items
No experience

15

Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
16

Please indicate if you have PERSONAL experience performing the following:
Dusting, polishing, and wiping furniture, woodwork, baseboards, doors
Emptying and cleaning trash cans
Cleaning glass, windows, mirrors
Cleaning sinks, toilets, counter tops
Dust mopping floors
Cleaning light fixtures
Damp mopping floors
Vacuuming rugs and carpets
Cleaning walls and/or portions of walls and partitions and other wall mounted items
No experience

17

Do you have work experience maintaining an inventory of cleaning materials and cleansers?
Yes
No

18

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
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If yes, please describe your work duties.
Required Question