Job Description

Salary: $18.17 - $23.28 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number: 202500710C
Department: Property Management
Opening Date: 11/18/2025
Closing Date: 12/2/2025 11:59 PM Central


Job Posting Information
Looking for a steady evening job where your work makes a real impact? As a Cleaning Equipment Operator, you'll help keep public buildings clean, safe, and looking their best.
In this role, you'll operate various cleaning equipment and handle routine custodial tasks to maintain large office spaces and public areas. We're looking for someone reliable, detail-focused, and ready to take pride in keeping essential facilities spotless and professional.

Enjoy a consistent schedule, a team-focused environment, and the satisfaction of supporting your community through hands-on work.

Apply today and be part of something that matters!
Hours: Full-time Monday through Friday 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (plus $0.55 shift differential)

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from junior high school or equivalent and some experience in custodial work or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Dependent upon work assignment, travel to other building sites may be necessary. Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a County vehicle is required.
We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire plus 11 paid holidays and 20 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.

• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

• Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $30,000 of Life Insurance

• 401(a) Retirement Plan . When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.

• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses

• Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans

01


CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT:This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer.1. I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and/or supplemental questions with details, I may not receive full credit for my education and/or experience.2. Further, I understand that merely referring to my resume (e.g. "see resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation.3. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application.4. I understand that I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application and my responses to the supplemental questions.

• Acknowledge

02


This position involves driving a County vehicles other work sites. Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03


For verification purposes please list the state that issued the license and your driver's license number. (Note: a driver's license verification check will be made only on the top candidate.)
04


I understand that applicants for Lancaster County positions will have their driving records checked through the State of Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicle to ensure they meet the insurable standards under the County's automobile insurance policy.

• Yes
• No

05


I understand the hours for this position are 4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.; Monday through Friday.

• Yes
• No

06


I understand this position may require lifting items (i.e. furniture, trash cans) weighing up to 75 pounds.

• Acknowledge

07


Do you have experience in custodial work?

• No experience
• Yes, less than 6 months experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience
• Yes, more than 2 years experience

08


If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
09


If yes, please describe your work duties.
10


Please indicate if you have experience using the following cleaning equipment:

• Mop and bucket
• Dry/wet vacuum
• Floor buffer/stripper
• Carpet cleaner/extractor
• No experience

11


If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
12


If yes, please describe your work duties.
13


Have you had specialized training which would provide you with the knowledge of proper cleaning methods, procedures, and materials?

• Yes
• No

14


If yes, please list where you acquired this training and describe the type of training you received.
15


Do you have experience in a position where the majority (50% or more) of your duties involved using large industrial cleaning equipment?

• Yes
• No

16


If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
17


If yes, please describe your work duties.
18


Please indicate if you have PERSONAL work experience performing the following custodial tasks:

• Empty and clean trash cans
• Dust, polish and wipe furniture, woodwork, baseboards, doors
• Clean glass, windows, mirrors
• Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, counter tops
• Dust mop floors
• Shampooing rugs, carpets, and upholstery
• Clean light fixtures
• Damp mop floors
• Vacuum carpeted offices
• Buffing floors
• Operate floor scrubber machine
• No experience

19


Please indicate if you have PAID CUSTODIAL work experience performing the following custodial tasks:

• Empty and clean trash cans
• Dust, polish and wipe furniture, woodwork, baseboards, doors
• Clean glass, windows, mirrors
• Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, counter tops
• Dust mop floors
• Shampooing rugs, carpets, and upholstery
• Clean light fixtures
• Damp mop floors
• Vacuum carpeted offices
• Buffing floors
• Operate floor scrubber machine
• No experience

20


If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
21


Do you have experience performing minor building maintenance?

• Yes
• No

22


If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
23


If yes, please describe your work duties.
Required Question

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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