University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
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.
* 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 DRI’s 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.* 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* Experience working in an institutional, commercial, or educational building setting* Experience with commercial floor care: VCT stripping & waxing, grout cleaning and sealing, etc.* 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 driver’s licenseWelcome to the Desert Research Institute (DRI), we are excited to see your interest in our research, administrative, and staff positions. This unique entrepreneurial setting enables innovative, and results driven individuals to accomplish world renowned achievements.Since 1959, DRI has stood at the forefront of understanding Earth's complex environmental systems, promoting preservation of diverse ecosystems, advancing responsible natural resource management, and improving human health and welfare throughout Nevada and around the world. Research at DRI calls on the expertise and methods of multiple scientific disciplines. More than 400 highly-skilled scientists, engineers, technicians, students and staff on two main campuses in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada, are collaboratively focused on understanding and answering critical questions about water quality and availability, air quality, sustainability of desert lands, life in extreme environments, and more. DRI ranks high in research and development expenditures in environmental sciences.DRI is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment free of discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. DRI employs only U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Additionally, we comply with all applicable state laws and DRI takes measures consistent with Title IX to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its students, faculty and staff.Jennifer SchultzTitle IX Coordinator/Director of Human Resources2215 Raggio ParkwayReno, NV 89512(775) 673-7317jennifer.schultz@dri.eduInformation pertaining to the Institute's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the Institute will respond can be found .If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@dri.edu or (775) 673-7431.Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at .NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.
As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at .Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.The Desert Research Institute does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.
Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).
The Institute’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for employment.
Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to:
Jennifer Schultz, Title IX Coordinator, Desert Research Institute, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Northern Nevada Science Building, Room 112, Reno, NV 89512, Telephone: (775) 673-7317; Email: jennifer.schultz@dri.edu; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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.
* 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 DRI’s 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.* 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* Experience working in an institutional, commercial, or educational building setting* Experience with commercial floor care: VCT stripping & waxing, grout cleaning and sealing, etc.* 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 driver’s licenseWelcome to the Desert Research Institute (DRI), we are excited to see your interest in our research, administrative, and staff positions. This unique entrepreneurial setting enables innovative, and results driven individuals to accomplish world renowned achievements.Since 1959, DRI has stood at the forefront of understanding Earth's complex environmental systems, promoting preservation of diverse ecosystems, advancing responsible natural resource management, and improving human health and welfare throughout Nevada and around the world. Research at DRI calls on the expertise and methods of multiple scientific disciplines. More than 400 highly-skilled scientists, engineers, technicians, students and staff on two main campuses in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada, are collaboratively focused on understanding and answering critical questions about water quality and availability, air quality, sustainability of desert lands, life in extreme environments, and more. DRI ranks high in research and development expenditures in environmental sciences.DRI is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment free of discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. DRI employs only U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Additionally, we comply with all applicable state laws and DRI takes measures consistent with Title IX to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its students, faculty and staff.Jennifer SchultzTitle IX Coordinator/Director of Human Resources2215 Raggio ParkwayReno, NV 89512(775) 673-7317jennifer.schultz@dri.eduInformation pertaining to the Institute's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the Institute will respond can be found .If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@dri.edu or (775) 673-7431.Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at .NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.
As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at .Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.The Desert Research Institute does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.
Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).
The Institute’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for employment.
Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to:
Jennifer Schultz, Title IX Coordinator, Desert Research Institute, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Northern Nevada Science Building, Room 112, Reno, NV 89512, Telephone: (775) 673-7317; Email: jennifer.schultz@dri.edu; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. #J-18808-Ljbffr