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State of Nebraska

Custodian/Housekeeper

Kearney, NE

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$16,892 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
20 Sept 2026

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Hiring Agency:

  • Veterans Affairs - Agency 28
  • Location:
  • Kearney, NE
  • Hiring Rate:
  • $16.892
  • Job Posting:
  • JR2026-00029363 Custodian/Housekeeper (Open)
  • Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:

This is work as an entry-level to semi-skilled custodial/janitorial or housekeeper. Work is typically labor intensive and requires close to general supervision in the areas of custodial/housekeeping work.

  • Hours: 7am-3:30pm, Full-Time, days off discussed in interview, work every other holiday.
  • Wages: $16.892 + $3/hr shift differential = $19.892 per hour, while working
  • Commute bonus $200 monthly with commutes of 30 or more miles.
  • Medical/Dental and Vision for you and your family

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: No specific education, training, or experience is required for entry to this class. Must be 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge and cleaning experience in commercial business, hospital, medical building or long term care facility.

General cleaning of member rooms, offices, and rest rooms,, public access rooms, floors, various areas and surface types, including cleaning and maintenance of hallways, solariums and public areas. Follow standards and procedures to ensure assigned areas are cleaned to provide a clean, sanitary, aesthetically pleasing environment for guest, staff and members. Use proper cleaning agents. Read and follow label directions. Work safely to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Prevent accidents by use of wet floor signs, drying wet floors, being mindful of electrical cords. Collect and dispose of trash properly.

If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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