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Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01507
Department: Administration & Information
Division: General Services Division
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: TDBG01
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for staff and visitors. The role performs a variety of custodial and facility support duties, including cleaning, maintaining supplies, monitoring building systems, and assisting with room setups for meetings and events. This position also helps support building safety by conducting facility checks, monitoring fire protection systems, and identifying maintenance needs. The ideal candidate takes pride in keeping facilities running smoothly and creating a positive environment for everyone who uses the space. This position is for a full-time, daytime custodian.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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Human Resource Contact: Lindsey Galindo / 307-777-6798 /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Responsible for general cleaning, vacuuming floors and furniture, emptying trash and recycling containers, dusting, mopping, sanitizing, washing windows and mirrors, and cleaning/stocking restrooms, bathrooms, and offices.
• Learn where custodial supplies are kept and replenish supplies when needed.
• Observe and identify areas that need repair and submit information to the supervisor.
• Complies with state and federal policies such as OSHA and EPA.
• Operates and maintains equipment, including hand and shop tools.
• Moves furniture and sets up conference rooms for meetings and events.
• Performs designated watchman rounds to ensure security and safety, checks building systems for proper function, and updates security logs.
• Performs chemical renovations.
• Monitors fire protection systems.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience working with cleaning materials and chemicals.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of materials, supplies, equipment, and methods of more technical cleaning and maintenance.
• Knowledge of power and manual tools.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School Diploma
Experience:
0-6 months of progressive work experience (typically in Building and Grounds)
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Building and Grounds)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals, bio-hazards, and elements.
• Must be able to drive vehicles and operate large, complex cleaning and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This is a full-time, Monday-Friday daytime position.
• Employment is subject to a successful applicant passing a background check.

Supplemental Information
006-Department of Administration & Information - General Services Division - Facilities Operation
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.
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01
(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02
(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03
(TDBG01) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience.

04
(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05
Do you have prior experience working with cleaning materials and chemicals?

• Yes
• No

06
(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

07
(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
08
(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
09
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

10
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

11
(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question