Cottonwood Elementary Custodian Lead

Custodian Lead

Range $20.36-$29.37 hourly with Employee/Employer retirement, dependent upon previous experience

Range $17.21-$24.81 hourly with Employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Lead Custodian

Date Posted: 6/4/2026

Location:

Cottonwood Elementary

Date Available:

June/2026

Closing Date: 06/11/2026

Terms of Employment:
Pay Grade 24 on the Classified Staff Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Under immediate supervision by the Principal or designee and receiving direction from the District Operations & Maintenance Supervisor, coordinates the cleaning work requirements for assigned district facilities, including oversight of custodial employees and cleaning tasks, assists in the evaluation of custodial employees.

• Leads and works alongside a cleaning team, ensuring the assigned areas are cleaned.
• Trains new custodial employees and responds to questions and concerns on all tasks listed in items 5 through 18.
• Provides input for recognition, discipline, and assists in evaluations of assigned staff to designated supervisor.
• Conducts monthly inventory of cleaning materials, chemicals, and supplies and coordinates ordering and receiving of inventory with warehouse personnel or other assigned employees.
• Washes and scrubs walls, lavatory fixtures, windows, drinking fountains, drains, lights, light fixtures, and painted surfaces.
• Services soap dispensers, towel boxes, and similar containers.
• Cleans floors by vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing or scrubbing.
• Cleans, dusts, and polishes woodwork, furniture, glass and other items.
• Removes spots and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets, and fixtures.
• Empties and cleans wastepaper baskets and other refuse containers.
• Cleans whiteboards, trays, and erasers.
• Operates power sweepers, polishers, and other power equipment.
• Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture, and changes lights as needed.
• May be required to move, assemble or disassemble furniture, equipment, or other items, or to assist in other school functions in an emergency or as the need arises.
• Plans, prepares, and aides in yearly duties.
• Strips, seals, and waxes floors.
• Cleans and shampoos rugs and carpets.
• Completes basic landscaping care, including but not limited to garbage pickup, weed pulling, putting rocks back into 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.

• Knowledge of custodial supplies and equipment.
• Ability to lead assigned staff.
• Ability to plan and organize work.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate and maintain custodial equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to climb ladders for cleaning and changing of 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.
• Ability to drive between school sites for work assignments.
• Ability to appropriately handle stress and interact with others, including supervisors, coworkers, teachers and community.
• Regular and consistent punctuality and attendance are essential functions of the job.

• High school diploma or other equivalent (i.e., GED, college, technical or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).
• Six (6) months experience as a custodian for Lyon County School District.

• Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• One (1) year experience in a supervisory or training role commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• Possess personal characteristics, including but not limited to poise, perspective, integrity, flexibility, and personal appearance necessary for success in the Lyon County School District.

• A valid Nevada driver's license that allows the applicant/employee to legally operate a motor vehicle. License must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

Lyon County School District schools and grounds, (classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, corridors, school theaters, cafeterias, exterior grounds, etc.), offices, construction sites, etc.

Strength: Medium/Heavy – 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: 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…