Job Details

Education Support Professionals - ESP/Classified - Custodial

Job Number 200#######

Start Date

Open Date 02/13/2026

Closing Date

UTILITY CREW CUSTODIAN 2

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Performs specialized custodial duties across WCSD under general supervision. Responds to emergency clean-ups (water, sewer, petroleum, etc.) and hazardous material incidents. Handles viral/bacterial outbreak response and provides process-cleaning training. Conducts impact cleaning, carpet extraction/repair, gym floor screening and finish application. Performs minor maintenance, grounds work, and painting tasks. Maintains clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly building areas; secures rooms and cleaning stations. Moves building equipment and furniture as needed. May serve as substitute custodian, acting Site Facility Coordinator, or Lead Custodian. Trains, evaluates, and retrains custodians in Process Cleaning for Health. Performs related duties as assigned. May be assigned to early morning, morning, afternoon, evening, or night shifts as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Training & Oversight

• Supervises and evaluates new hire custodial trainees.
• Inspects trainee work for compliance with standards.
• Provides orientation, training, and performance evaluations.
• Recommends personnel actions related to training completion.
• Provides Process Cleaning for Health training to Site Facility Coordinators, Lead Custodians, and Custodians.

Operational & Technical Duties

• Maintains operational and training records.
• Inventories and maintains specialized custodial supplies and equipment.
• Repairs and maintains specialized equipment (gym, emergency response, etc.).
• Must be respirator-fit tested and wear required PPE for emergency response.

Custodial Work

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, shampoos, and waxes various floor surfaces.
• Vacuums, repairs, and steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
• Dusts, washes, waxes, and polishes furniture, fixtures, shelves, counters, and woodwork.
• Cleans walls, desks, tables, blackboards, and whiteboards.
• Deep-cleans and sanitizes restrooms, locker rooms, and showers.
• Refills dispensers, washes windows, empties trash, and restocks supplies.
• Performs other custodial tasks as assigned.

Maintenance & Facility Support

• Moves and assembles furniture and equipment.
• Sets up rooms and auditoriums for meetings and events.
• Opens and prepares areas for special events.
• Performs minor maintenance:
• Replacing lights
• Painting small rooms or trim
• Removing/tagging broken furniture
• Removing carpet, tile, or cabinetry
• Reporting vandalism or repair needs
• Performs some grounds work: snow removal, mowing, weeding, irrigating, litter pickup.
• Ensures doors/windows are locked, alarms set, and security lights on.

Special Projects & Seasonal Work

• Participates in intensive summer cleaning and building restoration.
• Screens and applies gym finish to all district gym floors.
• Assists Capital Projects with remodels and revitalization.
• Paints interior and exterior walls.
• Strips, seals, and waxes floors using power equipment.

Emergency Response

• May be called during off-hours for district emergencies:
• Burglaries
• Vandalism
• Fires
• Snow removal
• Equipment failures
• Flooding
• Viral/bacterial outbreaks

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:

• One to two years of custodial experience demonstrating reliability and good work habits, or
• Equivalent maintenance training and experience.

Licenses/Certificates:None

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic.
• Cleaning materials, methods, and equipment.

Skill in:

• Following verbal and written instructions.
• Learning cleaning supplies, equipment, and methods.
• Performing strenuous physical work.
• Working effectively under time constraints and with minimal supervision.
• Working in adverse environmental conditions (heat, cold, dust, fumes).
• Climbing ladders and working in high spaces (scissor lifts, lifts).
• Making simple arithmetic calculations.
• Building effective working relationships.
• Training and retraining staff one-on-one.

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 - Occasionally
• 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 2025-26-E260964

Salary

Grade 18 CSCA FY26

Sch A: $18.18 (entry step)
Sch B: $21.87 (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 (step one) of the grade of the position. View salary schedule here.

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.

Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.

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. Your job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes

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