Custodian

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Routine custodial work in cleaning and performing related tasks. Work is generally performed in accordance with established procedures and sanitary standards, which may vary depending upon location. Performs preventative/routine maintenance, minor repairs, and grounds keeping tasks.

Sweeps, dusts, mops, strips and waxes floors; shampoos carpets and upholstered furniture; may perform emergency and special setup or cleanup functions; maintains security by keeping doors and windows locked after hours; may be required to lock/unlock buildings, doors, meeting rooms and classrooms. Washes walls, woodwork, baseboards, windows, blinds and furniture; cleans classroom blackboards/dry erase boards; dusts, polishes and wipes furniture, woodwork, baseboards, doors and light fixtures; moves furniture and equipment as directed. Cleans sinks, basins, toilets, urinals, bathtubs and showers; replenishes bathroom supplies; unplugs traps and drains; collects and disposes of trash; operates vacuums, scrubbers, buffers and other mechanical or power cleaners; may change light bulbs, fuses and heating and air conditioning filters; check buildings and report maintenance needs, lighting or equipment problems to supervisor. Patch paint and finish walls, trim and woodwork as directed. Cleans and maintains general cleaning equipment and materials; replenishes and distributes cleaning equipment and materials; replenishes and distributes cleaning supplies as required; cares for plants in and around campus buildings as assigned.

Ability to work in extreme hot or cold; bend, crouch and climb; assist in safe lifting in excess of 75 pounds; and sufficient strength to perform assigned tasks.

Additional Info

About Us:

PSC's “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state's first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.

Required Qualifications:

Type of Required Experience:

Six months to one year of previous experience in custodial work.


Required License/Certification:

Valid Driver's License


Preferred Qualifications:

Type of Preferred Experience:

Ability to perform assigned cleaning, maintenance and repair duties. Ability to learn repetitive tasks quickly and multi-task.
Ability to use cleaning supplies and operate cleaning equipment including a vacuum, mechanical or power cleaners and other custodial equipment.
Ability to operate a computer and a two-way radio. Any minimum level of education, experience or training which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities needed to perform the assigned work.
Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with students, staff and the public. Ability to work indoors and outdoors.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.


Compliance Requirements:

Background Check

Driver's License

Additional Information:

Information at a Glance
Req Id:  893
Org Unit:  Campus Services PSC
Application Review Date:  9/16/25
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Union:  Non-Union
Job Location:  Peru, NE 68421
Advertised Salary:  $1,478
Job Type:  Part-Time
Benefits Eligible:  No
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For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  Eulanda Cade
Special Instructions to Applicant:  This position is subject to veterans preference.

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Posting Start Date:  9/12/25