Fernley Custodian

Position Summary

Under immediate supervision by a Principal or designee, cleans assigned area or facilities of the Lyon County School District.

• Cleans and shampoos rugs and carpets.
• Cleans floors by vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing, or scrubbing.
• Cleans, dusts, and polishes woodwork, furniture, glass, and other items.
• Serves soap dispensers, towel boxes, and similar containers.
• Empties and cleans wastepaper baskets and other refuse containers.
• Cleans chalkboards, trays, and erasers.
• Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture, and equipment.
• Strips, seals, and waxes floors.
• Removes spots and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets, and fixtures.
• Washes and scrubs walls, lavatory fixtures, windows, drinking fountains, drains, lights, and painted surfaces.
• Operates power sweepers, polishers, and other power equipment.
• May be required to move, assemble or disassemble furniture, equipment, or other items, or to assist other crafts in an emergency or as the need arises.
• Completes basic landscaping care, including garbage pickup, weed pulling, placing rocks in rock beds, and reporting additional issues to maintenance personnel for repair or replacement.
• Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
• Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.

• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate and maintain custodial equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to learn the appropriate use of cleaning products.
• Ability to climb ladders for cleaning and changing lights.
• Ability to work flexible work schedules.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, and the public.
• Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
• Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

High school graduation or other equivalent (GED, college, technical or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).

Custodial experience.

Medium/Heavy strength required – exert force to 50‑100 lbs. occasionally, 25‑50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10‑20 lbs. constantly. May involve significant stand/walk/push/pull.

Physical demands include occasional climbing, balancing, crouching, and crawling. Frequent stooping, reaching, kneeling, handling, repetitive fine motor activities, talking, and hearing. Vision: occasional near and far acuity, depth perception, and color vision.

Environmental conditions:

Climate‑controlled office setting and exposure to weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud and occasional to frequent time periods.

Hazards:
Furniture, playground and office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand‑operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The Lyon County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment. Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process should notify a representative in Human Resources. Contact: (775) 463‑6800.