Custodian/Janitor Healthcare Full time

Job Summary 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; 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. 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; Job Duties Clean and/or sanitize offices, restrooms, showers, bathtubs, laundry rooms, classrooms and other facilities or assigned areas according to prescribed schedules, methods and procedures.

wash windows, doors, mirrors, walls, woodwork and fixtures; polish furniture; clean stairwells and elevators; 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; report broken and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor and request cleaning supplies as needed.

Move and help transport furniture to different locations; Maintain required logs of work completed, inventory and supplies used; Under supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. Ability to: read labels and directions on cleaning agents and equipment; 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.

Benefits Include Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).

Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. No Nevada state income tax.

Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Veterans' Day

Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

01 A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.