Custodial Worker II, UNLV Student Union and Event Services [R0141636]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications Custodial Worker II, UNLV Student Union and Event Services [R0141636]

ROLE of the POSITION

Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor I and/or Associate Director for Student Union Facilities & Operations, the Custodial Worker II performs general cleaning services to the facility using various cleaning equipment and materials in order to provide a safe, hygienic, and orderly work environment for all users.  Tasks include cleaning public and offices areas, restroom sanitization, trash removal, floor care, window washing, polishing furniture, storage room organization, light maintenance, and other duties as assigned by supervisor.  The process of completing these tasks may include, but are not limited to, the use of various equipment including electric strippers, buffers, vacuums, extractors and rider scrubber machines.  Knowledge of appropriate use of a wide variety of cleaning agents and materials is highly preferred.  Custodial staff have the responsibility of ensuring safety and security in the facility while carrying out their normal, daily duties.  This may include ensuring windows, doors, and/or access ways are properly secured and, where appropriate, locking doors, windows, and/or gates, arming security systems and reporting security deficiencies to a supervisor.  Light maintenance/repair work may include replacing light bulbs, changing equipment belts, bags, and/or cleaning decks, reporting broken and/or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor and requesting cleaning supplies as needed.  The ability and willingness to move furniture and assist in setting up rooms for meetings and special event is required. Additional duties include reaching for and maintaining building standards that meet APPA standards.

Areas of responsibilities include: meeting rooms, offices, hallways, closets/storage rooms, stairways, entrances/exits, dining area, studying/gathering areas, lounges, the Theater, the SORCE Room, the Scarlet & Grey Free Press Offices, the SIA and SLL Offices, CSUN Offices, Information Technology Offices, the Computer Lab, the Rebel Card Offices, Rebel Copy Send work space, and the Intersection work space.  Limited cleanliness responsibilities will be applied to some food retail outlets including Starbucks, Jamba, and the POD Convenience Store.

Additional areas of responsibilities include: immediate exterior areas (that are not food service or Campus Grounds) of the Student Union including trash/waste bins, sidewalks, stairways, cart parking, PIDA Plaza, the Courtyard, the East Entrance steps and walkways and the loading dock area.

The Custodial Worker II must maintain a positive attitude when communicating with colleagues, customers/guests and staff team members; Must be able to help promote a positive work environment for increased staff morale; Must be able to adapt and be flexible during transition and in a dynamic work environment; Participate, when requested by the Assistant Director for Facilities, in special assignments, training, and/or events/meetings as related to the position; Complete, when requested by the Associate Director for Facilities, items by the end of the shift or as soon as possible, or after the request is made, within reason.

The typical workweek for this position is:

Wednesday through Saturday 4 PM to 2:30 AM

Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday Off

The Custodial Worker II will, from time to time, be required to work outside their standard work schedule including special events, holidays, weekends, late evenings, and/or early mornings as determined by the Associate Director for Student Union Facilities and Operations.

PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT

The Student Union offers conveniences and amenities for everyone; students, employees and visitors alike. Whether you need to grab a snack, hold a meeting, or just have some fun, the Student Union helps make everyone's day on campus a little bit better.

We are committed to creating exceptional guest services by providing safe, clean, well-maintained facilities and equipment; opportunities for student education and development; and value-added services while adhering to our core values of integrity, teamwork, sustainability, inclusion and communication.

Student Union & Event Services and UNLV Campus Life are firmly committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming for all people. This reflects our commitment and journey towards bringing multiple perspectives to our community; supporting our students, staff, and guests; bringing equity into society and embracing new ideas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR six months of general work experience and one year of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR six months of experience as a Custodial Worker I in Nevada State service OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of building maintaining equipment (floor machines, riders, lifts, extractors, etc.)
• Knowledge of "Green" or sustainability cleaning products and practices
• Willingness to want to learn more, know more and do more within the Student Union department

FOR INTERNAL RECRUITMENTS ONLY

This recruitment is limited to current classified employees who have served at least six months of continuous full-time equivalent service in a probationary, special disabled, emergency, provisional or permanent status, or any combination of these, in the classified service AND who is currently working in the area specified in this job advertisement.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Grade 23 Step 1, salary 36,540.00. "Step" means the number assigned by the Division of Human Resource Management to identify a specific rate of pay within a grade. Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments for classified positions typically begin at Step 1.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE ANNOUNCED CLOSING DATE BELOW BASED ON VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.

Submit a letter of interest (cover letter) and a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience. If you are a veteran, please attach your DD-214 or other applicable official documentation to your application as evidence of Veterans or Disabled Veteran's status.

Attach ALL documents in the CV/Resume attachment section when applying.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. The resume must have a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as a part of each job; applicants must demonstrate that they qualify for this position. Education (including High School) and experience must be clearly documented. Your application will NOT be moved forward if your application is incomplete.

This recruitment will close at midnight (Pacific Standard Time) on April 26, 2024. Materials should be addressed to Jennifer Gray and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected] .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find 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, "R0141636" in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.  UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at:  http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 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 University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: [email protected] , or 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: [email protected] ; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University'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 University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Classified

Required Attachment(s)

Cover Letter, CV / Resume and 3 Professional References.

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.