Temporary Custodian (Round Mountain, Nevada, USA)

Kinross Gold Corporation

Location: Round Mountain, Nevada, United States
Job type: Part-time

Required skills

floor scrubbers
vacuums
pressure washers
MSDS handling

About the role

Round Mountain is an open-pit mine located in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. The mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods and processes ore by mill and heap leach. Kinross began operating the mine in 2003, and it has since become a continuous improvement leader in the Company’s portfolio. Round Mountain poured its 15 millionth ounce in 2018. Round Mountain and the nearby Bald Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.

The Round Mountain mine is an important contributor to the Nye County economy and, working with local stakeholders, has helped achieve significant improvements in healthcare and education in the area.

Job Description

This Janitor position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment across mine site facilities, including offices, locker rooms, warehouses, dry areas, lunchrooms, restrooms, and designated operational spaces. This role supports site hygiene standards and contributes to overall workforce safety and wellbeing. This role reports to the Human Resources Senior Business Partner. This is a temporary position lasting approximately 4-6 months.

Essential Functions

• Performs daily cleaning of offices, hallways, meeting rooms, and control rooms.
• Maintains restrooms and shower, locker/dry areas, including stocking supplies and sanitation.
• Cleans lunchrooms, break areas, and common spaces (tables, floors, microwaves, refrigerators, trash removal).
• Cleaning of the mine site clinic and company housing.
• Conducts floor care, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and spot cleaning.
• Empties and replace trash and recycling receptacles throughout the site.
• Restock consumables (toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels, PPE dispensers as assigned).
• Perform deep cleaning on a scheduled basis—walls, fixtures, high touch surfaces.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies
• Safely handle chemicals and cleaning agents in accordance with MSDS and site policies.
• Uphold strict housekeeping standards to support site safety, including hazard identification and reporting.
• Operate cleaning equipment (floor scrubbers, vacuums, pressure washers where applicable).
• Assist with special cleaning projects or emergency cleanup responses.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety protocols, and mine site regulations.
• Performs other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Previous janitorial, housekeeping, or custodial experience preferred.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with MSDS, chemical handling, and safe equipment operation preferred.
• Ability to work in a mining or industrial environment with exposure to dust, noise, and weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for long periods, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to work independently and follow schedules.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Skills

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements
• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Kinross Competencies
• Strategic Effectiveness
Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.
• External Engagement
Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.
• Business Focus
Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.
• Living the Kinross Values
Aligning behavior, decisions and actions with Kinross values and principles.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Works under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Senior Business Partner.

Legislative Requirements

US work permit required

Background Check required

Language Requirements

English

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).

About Kinross Gold Corporation

Operates global gold and silver mines and development projects.

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