Facilities Custodian

Facilities Custodian

The Facilities Custodian keeps Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital clean, sanitary, and safe for patients, clients, and staff. This dedicated team member takes over the work previously handled by a contracted cleaning crew, and holds the hospital's cleanliness standard as part of our culture of care.

Location:

Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital, Gardnerville, NV

The custodian cleans every patient, client, and staff area to a hospital-grade standard, on a daily rhythm with deeper weekly and monthly tasks.

Daily

• Sweep, vacuum, and mop all floors, including exam rooms, treatment, surgery, radiology, pharmacy, kennels, wards, and hallways.
• Clean and disinfect exam tables, counters, door handles, and other high-touch surfaces between and after appointments as directed.
• Clean, restock, and sanitize client and staff restrooms, including soap, paper products, and trash liners.
• Keep the lobby, reception area, and entryways tidy, with glass, doors, and seating wiped down.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, cat condos, and runs after patient discharge, following hospital protocols.
• Empty trash, recycling, and laundry bins, and move waste to designated collection areas.
• Clean the break room and staff kitchen, including sinks, counters, microwave, and refrigerator surfaces.
• Wash, dry, and fold clinic laundry (towels, blankets, and bedding) when needed.

Weekly

• Deep clean floors and baseboards in patient-care areas, and spot-clean walls and doors.
• Dust vents, shelves, and equipment exteriors that are safe for non-clinical staff to clean.
• Clean windows, mirrors, and interior glass.
• Sanitize and organize the janitorial closet, and log supply levels.

Monthly and as needed

• Strip and wax or seal floors on the schedule set by management.
• Clean outdoor entrances, patios, and parking-lot walkways.
• Respond promptly to accidents and spills, including vomit, urine, feces, and blood.
• Report maintenance issues, pest sightings, and damaged equipment to the manager on duty.

In a veterinary hospital, cleaning is part of patient care, so the janitor follows infection-control and safety protocols exactly as trained.

• Use the correct hospital-grade disinfectants at the correct dilution and contact time, and never mix chemicals.
• Wear required PPE (gloves, masks, eye protection, and shoe covers or boots) and change it between isolation and general areas.
• Follow isolation-ward protocols, including cleaning order and dedicated equipment, for animals with contagious disease.
• Handle biohazard, sharps-adjacent, and pharmaceutical waste only as trained, and report any sharps or spills to clinical staff rather than clearing them alone.
• Keep Safety Data Sheets accessible, label all secondary containers, and complete required OSHA hazard communication training.
• Use wet-floor signage, and store cleaning tools and chemicals in locked or designated areas away from animals and the public.
• Clean surgery and radiology only when the space is not in use and as trained, and stay out of controlled-substance storage entirely.
• Report injuries, bites, scratches, and chemical exposures to a manager immediately.

The right candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working around animals, with no formal degree required.

Required

• Ability to work independently and manage time across a full cleaning checklist.
• Ability to read and follow product labels, Safety Data Sheets, and written cleaning protocols.
• Comfort around dogs, cats, and other animals, including anxious or reactive patients.
• Reliable transportation and a consistent attendance record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and any NVA onboarding requirements.

Preferred

• One or more years of janitorial, housekeeping, or facilities experience, ideally in a medical, veterinary, or kennel setting.
• Familiarity with infection-control and biohazard practices.
• Basic English communication skills to coordinate with staff; bilingual skills are a plus.

Personal qualities

• Takes pride in the details and notices what others miss.
• Calm, respectful, and discreet around clients, patients, and confidential areas.
• Works well within a busy team and takes direction cheerfully.

This is an active, on-your-feet role in a working animal hospital, so candidates should be comfortable with the physical demands and sensory realities below.

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for most of a shift.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds (trash bags, laundry, supply…