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Custodial worker roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where employers document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant visa petition. Facilities management companies, hospitals, universities, and government contractors regularly sponsor foreign nationals in these positions, making direct sponsorship a realistic path to permanent residency.
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The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a full-time Custodial Worker 1 positions for the Joe Crowley Student Union. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. This position will be responsible for the interior and exterior custodial clean-up and set-up; perform maintenance including minor carpentry, hanging of items on walls, furniture repairs, painting, minor electrical, and plumbing; assist with inventory control; load and unload deliveries; respond to security, safety alarms/calls and emergencies as needed; other duties as assigned.
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-001, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: Executive Order 2026-001.
Required Qualifications
- This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and six (6) months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR
- Six (6) months of general work experience and six (6) months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR
- Six (6) months of experience as a Custodial Worker Trainee in Nevada State service; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
A valid Class “C” Nevada driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
This position requires the ability to read, interpret and follow written and oral instructions.
Schedule
The typical work schedule is Friday through Tuesday from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.
Compensation Grade
Grade 21
This position is paid an additional 5% shift differential.
In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.
To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01A.
For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator.
The Perks of PERS
Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates.
“I’m so thankful that I followed the path that lead me to a PERS retirement. I was able to retire at age 60 with a paycheck close to my full salary. I watched the solid performance of PERS funds for 25 years. Even in times of a poor economy, PERS kept it together! I’m completely secure and confident that my retirement will always be there for me.” – Robin F.
- Rich retirement plan - Retirement Calculator
Perks of Working at UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
- Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate. SEC
Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related. Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit.
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses. Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program.
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.
Attach the following attachment(s) to your application:
Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
Cover Letter – (optional)
Contact Information for Three Supervisory References – (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
Transcripts – (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.
Veteran Interview Consideration – (optional) – To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc).
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a full-time Custodial Worker 1 positions for the Joe Crowley Student Union. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. This position will be responsible for the interior and exterior custodial clean-up and set-up; perform maintenance including minor carpentry, hanging of items on walls, furniture repairs, painting, minor electrical, and plumbing; assist with inventory control; load and unload deliveries; respond to security, safety alarms/calls and emergencies as needed; other duties as assigned.
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-001, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: Executive Order 2026-001.
Required Qualifications
- This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and six (6) months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR
- Six (6) months of general work experience and six (6) months of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR
- Six (6) months of experience as a Custodial Worker Trainee in Nevada State service; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
A valid Class “C” Nevada driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
This position requires the ability to read, interpret and follow written and oral instructions.
Schedule
The typical work schedule is Friday through Tuesday from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.
Compensation Grade
Grade 21
This position is paid an additional 5% shift differential.
In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.
To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01A.
For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator.
The Perks of PERS
Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates.
“I’m so thankful that I followed the path that lead me to a PERS retirement. I was able to retire at age 60 with a paycheck close to my full salary. I watched the solid performance of PERS funds for 25 years. Even in times of a poor economy, PERS kept it together! I’m completely secure and confident that my retirement will always be there for me.” – Robin F.
- Rich retirement plan - Retirement Calculator
Perks of Working at UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
- Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate. SEC
Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related. Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit.
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses. Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program.
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.
Attach the following attachment(s) to your application:
Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
Cover Letter – (optional)
Contact Information for Three Supervisory References – (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
Transcripts – (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.
Veteran Interview Consideration – (optional) – To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc).
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Custodial Worker
Document your cleaning certifications before applying
PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the job requirements. Credentials like ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard or OSHA safety certifications strengthen your profile and give employers a defensible basis for sponsoring you over a U.S. worker.
Target industries with chronic labor shortages
Hospitals, universities, and large commercial real estate firms consistently struggle to fill custodial roles long-term. These employers run PERM recruitment cycles more frequently and often have in-house HR teams already familiar with the DOL labor certification filing process.
Ask employers about their E-Verify enrollment upfront
Employers sponsoring you for a green card must file a PERM application with DOL, and federal contractors are already required to use E-Verify. Confirming E-Verify enrollment early signals an employer has the compliance infrastructure to handle PERM and I-140 filings without delays.
Use OFLC Wage Search to verify your prevailing wage tier
Custodial roles typically fall under wage Level I or II in the OFLC Wage Search. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your location and job zone, so knowing your tier before negotiations ensures the offered wage won't hold up your PERM certification.
Search for sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Finding custodial employers actively willing to sponsor green cards takes more than a standard job search. Migrate Mate filters opportunities by green card sponsorship history, so you're only spending time on employers who've filed PERM applications in your occupation and region.
Get your I-140 filed while your PERM is still valid
A certified PERM is only valid for 180 days. Your employer must file the I-140 petition with USCIS within that window. Confirm your employer has legal counsel or a filing service ready before PERM certification arrives so you don't lose your priority date.
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Find Custodial Worker JobsCustodial Worker Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a custodial worker role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Custodial worker positions regularly qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or unskilled worker category depending on the specific duties and experience requirements the employer defines. The employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. workers were available, then files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Many facilities, hospitals, and universities have successfully sponsored workers in these roles.
How does green card sponsorship differ from an H-1B for this type of role?
Custodial roles don't qualify for H-1B visas, which require specialty occupation work needing a bachelor's degree. EB-3 green card sponsorship is the appropriate path here. There's no annual lottery, and for many nationalities outside India and China, priority dates at the EB-3 level move relatively quickly. The process leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status with renewal requirements.
How long does the PERM to green card process take for custodial workers?
The PERM audit and certification stage with DOL currently averages several months to over a year depending on whether the application is selected for audit. After PERM certification, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS, followed by adjustment of status or consular processing. Total timelines from PERM filing to a green card vary widely by country of birth and USCIS processing volumes, but nationals from most countries outside high-backlog categories can realistically expect two to four years.
What should I look for in an employer before asking about green card sponsorship?
Prioritize employers with existing compliance infrastructure, such as federal contractors already enrolled in E-Verify, large hospital networks, or universities with dedicated HR immigration teams. These organizations have processed PERM applications before and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process. Migrate Mate helps you identify employers with documented green card sponsorship history in custodial and facilities roles, narrowing your search to realistic opportunities.
Does the O*NET classification for custodial work affect my green card eligibility?
O*NET job zone classifications inform how DOL categorizes the education and experience requirements for a role during PERM review. Custodial worker duties typically fall in job zones requiring short-to-moderate preparation. Your employer's job description must align with the O*NET profile for the SOC code they use on the PERM application. Mismatches between the actual duties and the stated requirements are a common reason DOL issues PERM audits.
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