Posting number: 2026-04203
Department: ADJUTANT GENERAL & NATIONAL GUARD
Job classification: CUSTODIAL WORKER 1
Posting type: Open Competitive
Categories: Custodial
The Custodial Worker 1 with the Office of the Military located in Carson City NV role involves performing general cleaning services across a variety of facility areas to ensure a safe, hygienic, and orderly environment for all users. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing offices, restrooms, showers, classrooms, and other assigned spaces according to established schedules and procedures. Tasks range from dusting, mopping, and polishing floors to vacuuming carpets, washing windows and fixtures, and emptying waste receptacles. The position requires operating powered cleaning equipment such as buffers, vacuums, and power washers, while safely handling cleaning agents and attending necessary training sessions. In addition to cleaning duties, the role includes basic maintenance and security responsibilities. Staff are expected to secure windows, doors, and gates, arm security systems, and report any deficiencies. Minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs, unclogging drains, and servicing custodial equipment are also part of the job. Workers may perform touch-up painting and remove snow from walkways or parking areas. Administrative tasks include maintaining logs, completing forms, and preparing routine reports. Other related duties may be assigned under general supervision.
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.
REAL ID IS REQUIRED.
Under supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. This is the journey level for the series.
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.
This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
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.
Recruiter Contact Information: Dan LaBarbera, d.labarbera@admin.nv.gov
The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) is committed to ensuring the integrity and professionalism of the construction industry in Nevada. The NSCB has the responsibility to promote quality construction by Nevada licensed contractors through a regulatory licensing system designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
