Job Details

Custodian - Custodial Services

Position Number: 6095556
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Facilities Management

Custodian - Custodial Services

Salary: $31,200.00 - $36,706.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2504038
Closing: 4/3/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Position Announcement

Join the Team at Utah Valley University as a Custodian!

Utah Valley University is looking for a dedicated Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. In this role, you'll perform essential custodial duties such as dusting, mopping, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, and restroom maintenance. You'll also follow safety procedures for handling cleaning chemicals and biohazard materials. This position requires flexibility, as work area rotations will be assigned as needed. If you take pride in creating a well-maintained space and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, we invite you to apply!

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 4:30 PM - 1:15 AM

Summary of Responsibilities

Maintains and cleans restrooms, including porcelain and stainless steel surfaces, walls, floor drains, floors, etc.
Maintains all type of floor surfaces, fabric surfaces and upholstery.
Maintains halls, stairs, elevators, entry ways and lobbies. Maintains inventory and cleans custodial closets and storage areas.
Responsible for securing doors and windows of all areas and all buildings. Assists in emergency procedures and assists in recycling and pest control.
Maintains offices, classrooms, labs, conference rooms, dining room, food preparation and serving areas and ballroom.
Helps the campus and facilities maintain good public image by providing a safe, clean, comfortable environment conducive to learning for students, visitors and employees.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

A high school diploma from a standard high school or the equivalent and any combination of post-high school education and/or directly related full-time experience to the summary of duties totaling six months is required.

Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent AND any combination of post high school education and/or full-time paid experience related to the summary of duties, totaling six months.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Knowledge of training in proper use and disposal of hazardous chemicals and products.
Knowledge of body fluid cleanup and proper protection.
Knowledge of proper radio communications.
Knowledge of pest control.
Knowledge of all floor types, such as terrazzo, cement, wood, vinyl, and ceramic tile as well as carpet fibers, weaves and backings.
Knowledge of waxes/polishes, acids, other chemicals, buffers, extractors, vacuums and scrubbers.
Knowledge of current cleaning techniques and proper cleaning chemicals.

Skills

Good interpersonal communication skills.

Abilities

Ability to withstand strenuous and adverse working conditions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform skilled custodial duties, equipment maintenance and minor plumbing.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/4878401/custodian-custodial-services

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