Custodian

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Job Description

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is seeking a dedicated individual to fill a full-time Custodian position for the Reno NV campus. The Custodian supports the campus by maintaining clean safe and functional facilities. This position is responsible for daily cleaning sanitation minor repairs and event support in common areas administrative spaces and laboratories. The custodian ensures compliance with health and safety standards responds to service requests interacts professionally with faculty staff and visitors and contributes to a welcoming and well-maintained campus environment.

Key Job Duties Include :

Maintaining the cleanliness sanitation safety and functional appearance of assigned buildings and surrounding areas.

Cleaning classrooms offices restrooms laboratories hallways entrances and common areas; collecting waste and recycling; performing basic floor and surface care; reporting maintenance issues; restocking supplies; and ensuring compliance with health safety and sustainability protocols.

Ensuring all assigned work areas meet safety and regulatory standards.

Safely operating custodial equipment adherence to chemical-handling protocols (including SDS compliance) identifying and reporting hazards and supporting emergency and safety procedures.

Ensuring all doors are fully closed and locked at the end of shift

Following checklist procedures when on-call.

Participating in snow shoveling and / or de-icing activities.

Responding to service requests communicating maintenance needs to supervisors demonstrating professionalism and supporting DRIs commitment to a positive campus environment.

Performing minor repairs and basic maintenance tasks to ensure the functionality and safety of building fixtures and equipment. Responsibilities include simple plumbing fixes (e.g. clearing clogged drains tightening loose fixtures) replacing restroom hardware components (e.g. batteries in automatic faucets soap or paper towel dispensers) installing or securing items such as paper towel holders or hooks replacing light bulbs when safe and appropriate and reporting issues that require skilled trades intervention.

In addition The Custodian provides logistical support for campus events by setting up and breaking down tables chairs podiums staging and other equipment. Duties include preparing event spaces coordinating with event organizers ensuring cleanliness before and after events adjusting room configurations as requested and providing custodial coverage for events occurring outside normal business hours.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent

One (1) year of custodial work or related experience

Basic computer skills : Internet browser email time entry

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to understand basic safety instructions and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of personnel including technical and academic staff

Ability to use basic hand and power tools including floor machines such as scrubbers and polishers

Proven experience working within a team environment

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Experience working in an institutional commercial or educational building setting

Experience with commercial floor care : VCT stripping & waxing grout cleaning and sealing etc.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Regular work hours for this position are 9 : 30 am 6 : 00 pm Monday through Friday but hours may vary during the week. Long and irregular hours may be required on occasion.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving objects in excess of 50 lbs.; climbing ladders stooping bending kneeling handling and mixing chemicals moving hazardous waste for EH&S (Environmental Health and Safety)

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license

This position is required to be on-call (on a rotating basis) to respond to after-hours emergencies.

SALARY / BENEFITS

This is a DRI Technologist position Grade 27 with a salary range of $45935 - $66919 and is commensurate with education and experience.

DRI offers an excellent benefits package that includes health dental vision and life insurance (flexible spending and health savings account options available); PERS 19.52% retirement match 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month 12 paid holidays and educational benefits. Additionally there is no state income tax or social security deduction. This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is an environmental sciences research organization within the Nevada System of Higher Education. DRIs Facilities Department is responsible for providing essential facilities operation maintenance and construction services for 22 buildings totaling over 364000 square feet spread across 47 acres of land. These campuses house over 40 specialized labs administrative and educational spaces. The Facilities Department operates and maintains central utility systems (backup generators UPS boilers chillers air handlers DI water and building automation systems) and provides in-house laboratory modification renovation and construction services to the addition DRI operates and maintains several renewable energy systems including solar hot water and a 2.1 MW photovoltaic system.

Our Mission

To support the institute through stewardship of infrastructure and properties; to manage energy usage on campus; and to provide whatever services the institute and its faculty need to support their mission.

Our Vision

To be an innovative team that is recognized and respected for fostering a high-quality lasting environment

Our Values

We exceed expectations

We do the right thing not the easy thing

We are committed to continuous improvement

We validate and incorporate new and effective technologies

We treat every member of the institute with courtesy dignity and respect

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please upload the following documents in the specified section of your application in Workday :

1. A current resume;

2. Contact information for three professional / work-related references to be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant permission.

Qualified individuals who meet all qualifications and requirements are encouraged to apply immediately and provide all required attachments to receive full consideration. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

DRI employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Browse Jobs report within Workday to find and apply for jobs at DRI and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Browse Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number R0149783 in the search box.

For more detailed information about DRI please visit us at . For questions regarding this position or assistance with your application please email or call the recruiting office at .

Posting Close Date

11 / 24 / 2025

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant notification and permission.

Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

DRI employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. DRI only sponsors aliens applying for research faculty or postdoctoral fellow positions (J-1 or H-1B Visas).

All applicants hired by the Desert Research Institute are subject to E-Verify.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 45935 - 66919