Nebraska janitor employment contract template

Nebraska Janitor Employment Contract

This Full-Time Janitor Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and effective as of [Date] by and between:

• [Employer Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and
• [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Position and Duties

• The Employer hires the Employee as a Full-Time Janitor.
• The Employee's duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Daily cleaning and sanitizing of designated areas (restrooms, offices, public spaces).
  • Floor care (sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing).
  • Waste disposal and recycling.
  • Light maintenance tasks (changing lightbulbs, basic repairs).
  • Replenishing supplies.
  • Window and glass cleaning.
  • Snow and ice removal from entrances as seasonally required.
  • Reporting hazards and unsafe conditions.
  • Managing cleaning chemicals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
  • Proper use and storage of equipment (buffers, extractors, vacuums).
  • Following company and building security procedures.
  • Responding to urgent cleaning needs (spills, accidents).
• The Employee acknowledges and will comply with the Employer's workplace safety and health policies, including compliance with the Nebraska Department of Labor and OSHA standards, safe chemical handling, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and reporting of workplace injuries.

2. Work Location

• Option A: The Employee's primary work location is [Primary Work Location].
• Option B: The Employee may be required to work at multiple facilities or buildings as assigned by the Employer.
• Option C: The Employee agrees to be flexible with work assignments across various worksites.

3. Employment Type and Schedule

• The Employee's employment is full-time.
• The Employee will work a minimum of [Number] hours per week.
• The Employee's schedule is: [Specific Schedule, e.g., Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM].
• Option A: The Employee may be required to work weekends or holidays.
• Option B: The Employee will not be required to work weekends or holidays.
• The Employer complies with Nebraska's overtime rules. Overtime pay at 1.5x the regular rate will be paid for hours worked exceeding 40 per week.
• Shift swaps are subject to Employer approval.
• The Employee must accurately record their time worked according to Employer policies and Nebraska labor regulations.

4. Compensation

• Option A: The Employee's pay rate is [Dollar Amount] per hour.
• Option B: The Employee's annual salary is [Dollar Amount], paid in [Number] installments.
• The Employee will be paid [Frequency, e.g., biweekly, monthly].
• Payment will be made via [Direct Deposit/Paper Check].
• Option A: The Employee is eligible for a [Bonus Type] bonus of [Dollar Amount] under the conditions outlined in the company bonus policy.
• Option B: The Employee is not eligible for a bonus.
• Option A: A shift differential of [Dollar Amount] per hour will be paid for hours worked on [Specific Shifts].
• Option B: No shift differential will be paid.
• Option A: Holiday pay will be provided according to company policy.
• Option B: Holiday pay will not be provided.
• Option A: On-call pay is provided during adverse weather at a rate of [Dollar Amount].
• Option B: On-call pay is not provided.
• Option A: Hazard pay is provided during hazardous conditions at a rate of [Dollar Amount].
• Option B: Hazard pay is not provided.

5. Benefits

• The Employee is eligible for the following benefits:
  • Health insurance: [Details of Health Insurance Plan]
  • Dental insurance: [Details of Dental Insurance Plan]
  • Vision insurance: [Details of Vision Insurance Plan]
  • Retirement/401(k) plan: [Details of Retirement Plan]
  • Paid vacation: [Number] days per year, accrued according to company policy.
  • Sick leave: Accrued in compliance with Nebraska law.
  • Statutory public holidays: [List of Holidays]
  • Bereavement leave: [Details of Bereavement Leave Policy]
  • Jury duty leave: In accordance with Nebraska statutes.
  • Military leave: In accordance with Nebraska statutes.

6. Uniform and Training

• The Employee is required to wear the following uniform: [Description of Uniform].
• Option A: The Employer provides a laundry stipend of [Dollar Amount] per [Period].
• Option B: The Employee is responsible for laundering their uniform.
• The Employer will provide necessary PPE.
• The Employee will participate in initial and ongoing training programs specific to janitorial safety, equipment use, and recognizing/reporting hazardous conditions.

7. Employee Conduct

• The Employee is expected to:
  • Maintain integrity in facility access.
  • Properly handle lost and found property.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding building operations and tenants.
  • Respect the privacy of building occupants.
  • Adhere to chemical labeling and usage policies.
  • Promptly report facility emergencies or damages.
  • Comply with all posted building rules.

8. Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination

• The Employer maintains a strict anti-harassment and non-discrimination policy, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, age, national origin, or any other protected class under Nebraska law.

9. Safety Training

• The Employee will receive training in hazardous materials, bloodborne pathogens, and other janitorial-specific risks.
• The Employee acknowledges their understanding of right-to-know and hazard communication rules under Nebraska law.

10. Supply, Equipment, and Key Management

• The Employee is responsible for the proper care and use of all supplies, equipment, and keys provided by the Employer.
• Loss, theft, or damage must be reported immediately.
• All supplies, equipment, and keys must be returned upon termination.

11. Performance Evaluation and Termination

• The Employee's performance will be evaluated [Frequency].
• Option A: The Employee is subject to a probationary period of [Number] days.
• Option B: The Employee is not subject to a probationary period.
• Grounds for corrective action or termination include, but are not limited to, documented performance issues, and violation of company or safety policies.
• The Employer complies with Nebraska law regarding final pay and termination procedures.

12. At-Will Employment

• This is an at-will employment relationship, meaning that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, unless otherwise required by law or collective bargaining agreement.

13. Dispute Resolution

• Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through internal grievance procedures.
• Any legal action shall be brought in the courts of Nebraska, and Nebraska law shall govern this Agreement.
• Any arbitration or mediation shall be conducted within Nebraska, in compliance with local statutes.

14. Compliance with Nebraska Law

• The Employer maintains workers’ compensation insurance covering workplace injuries.
• The Employer provides unemployment compensation coverage as required by Nebraska law.
• The Employer complies with any applicable local living wage ordinances.
• The Employer will comply with all Nebraska background check, drug screening, and employment eligibility verification (I-9/E-Verify) requirements.

15. Building Access

• The Employee is responsible for the proper use of building access cards, master keys, or alarm codes.
• Unauthorized access or misuse will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

16. Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality

• During and after employment, the Employee agrees not to solicit the Employer’s clients or employees.
• The Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the Employer’s confidential information.

17. Non-Compete/Moonlighting

• Option A: The employee agrees to disclose any outside employment that may create a conflict of interest with their duties to the employer.
• Option B: No moonlighting allowed without prior written consent of the Employer.
• Note: Non-compete provisions are disfavored in Nebraska and will be enforced only if narrowly tailored and reasonable.

18. Modification and Waiver

• This Agreement may be modified only in writing signed by both parties.
• No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom the waiver is sought to be enforced.

19. Entire Agreement

• This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

20. Notice

• All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given upon personal delivery or upon deposit in the United States mail, certified or registered, postage prepaid, addressed to the other party at the address set forth above.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

____________________________
[Employer Name]

By: ____________________________
[Employer Representative Name]
[Employer Representative Title]

____________________________
[Employee Name]