Custodian

Salary: $31,824.00 - $37,979.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Orem
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2706373
Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel
Department: Physical Plant - Custodial
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
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Position Announcement


Join Utah Valley University and play an essential role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that supports student success and campus operations. In this position, you will perform a variety of custodial services, including floor care, carpet maintenance, restroom cleaning and restocking, and general facility upkeep. Your work will directly contribute to the daily experience of students, employees, and visitors while providing the opportunity to develop valuable skills in facility maintenance, safety practices, and responsible handling of cleaning products and materials.

This role offers the consistency of a dedicated Tuesday-through-Saturday night-shift schedule, with no participation in the university's regular annual rotation process. Team members benefit from a stable work routine, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to make a visible impact across the UVU campus. The scheduled hours are Tuesday through Friday, 4:30 pm to 1:15 am, and Saturdays, 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm , with occasional event-related adjustments that may require a temporary later Saturday shift.

Summary of Responsibilities

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

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Graduation from high school (or equivalent) and at least six months of combined post-high school education and/or directly related full-time experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of training in the 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.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

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01


Do you have experience cleaning and maintaining commercial, educational, healthcare, or other large facilities, including restrooms, classrooms, offices, hallways, and common areas?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you able to safely use cleaning chemicals, custodial equipment, and follow established procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous materials, including bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluid cleanup?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you willing and able to work the required Tuesday through Friday schedule of 4:30 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. and Saturday schedule of 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., including occasional event-related schedule adjustments?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined? Graduation from high school (or equivalent) and at least six months of combined post-high school education and/or directly related full-time experience.

• Yes
• No

05


What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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