Utility Crew Custodian 1 (40 hrs/wk, 260 days)

UTILITY CREW CUSTODIAN 1

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Emergency response clean-ups (water, sewer, petroleum, hazardous materials)

Viral/bacterial outbreak response and impact cleaning at schools/sites

Screening gym floors, carpet extraction, and carpet repair

Minor maintenance repairs, grounds work, and painting duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Custodial Duties

Sweep, mop, scrub, shampoo, and wax various floor surfaces

Vacuum, repair, and steam clean carpets and rugs

Dust, wash, and polish furniture, fixtures, shelving, counters, and woodwork

Clean walls, desks, tables, blackboards, whiteboards

Deep clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, and showers

Fill soap and paper dispensers

Clean windows; empty trash and recycling

Restock custodial supplies

Specialized Utility Crew Functions

Maintain operational and training records

Inventory and maintain specialized equipment and supplies

Repair and maintain equipment for gym floor work, emergency response, etc.

Maintenance & Grounds Work

Replace lights, paint rooms or trim

Remove/tag broken furniture; remove carpet, tile, or cabinetry

Report vandalism and items needing repair

Perform seasonal grounds work (snow removal, mowing, weeding, irrigating, trash pickup)

Set alarms, secure windows and doors in assigned areas

Furniture & Room Setup

Move and assemble furniture and equipment

Set up rooms/auditoriums for meetings, events, and activities

Summer/Break Period Duties

Intensive facility cleaning and restoration

Move and stack furniture

Wash walls and woodwork

Paint interior/exterior surfaces

Strip, seal, and wax floors using power equipment

Screen gym floors districtwide

Assist with capital projects, construction, and remodels

Emergency Response

May be called off-hours for district-wide emergencies, including:

Burglaries, vandalism, fires

Snow removal

Equipment failures and flooding

Viral/bacterial outbreak response

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education

High school diploma is desirable but not required.

Experience:
Six months to one year of reliable custodial experience, or equivalent maintenance training and experience.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of :
Reading, writing, and basic arithmetic

Cleaning materials, methods, and equipment

Skill in:
Follow verbal and written instructions

Learn supplies, equipment, and cleaning methods

Perform strenuous physical work

Work under time constraints and with limited supervision

Work in adverse environmental conditions (heat, cold, dust, fumes)

Climb ladders and work on lifts

Perform simple arithmetic

Maintain effective working relationships

Ability to:
Long periods of standing and walking on uneven surfaces.

Frequent bending, stooping, stretching, and reaching.

Lifting moderately heavy items.

Requires above-average physical ability and dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Exposure to weather: May be required to work outside during cold or hot weather - Rarely

Exposure to loud noises: equipment and tools - Occasionally

Working in confined spaces: may work in attics, crawl spaces, and etc. - Rarely

Working at heights: may change lights in gymnasiums - Rarely

Working with hazardous materials: chemical - Continuously

Physical Demands

Lifting/Carrying: Frequently

Standing/Walking: Continuously

Bending/Stooping: Continuously

Reaching: Continuously

Pushing/Pulling: Continuously

Climbing: Frequently

Fine motor skills: Frequently

Definitions:
Never: The activity or condition does not occur.

Rarely: The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.

Occasionally: The activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time.

Frequently: The activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time.

Continuously: The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Washoe County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing all applicants and employees equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Here at Washoe County School District, we are a diverse group of people who honor the differences that drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our students and employees. We believe that through a culture of inclusivity, we have the power to reflect on the community we serve.

Site(s) Housekeeping

Internal Job Number 2026-27-E263882

Salary

Grade 16 CSCA

Sch A: $16.86 (entry step)

Sch B: $20.27 (entry step)

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position, View the salary schedules here.

Range/Grade 16

Additional Job Information

Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;

No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.

Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.

Salary Increases

Longevity Bonuses

Guidance Resources

And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.