Custodian

Details Open Date 10/21/2026 Requisition Number PRN46559B Job Title Janitors Working Title Custodian Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S2 - Intermediate FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm Some Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months. VP Area President Department 00307 - Housing and Dining Program Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 16.90/hr Close Date 01/21/2027 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Performs various cleaning tasks to provide all staff, visitors and patients a safe and clean environment by maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation and freedom from hazards and infections. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget. Responsibilities Performs various cleaning tasks to provide all students, staff, and visitors a safe and clean environment by maintaining standards of cleanliness and sanitation. Essential Functions Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs and dusts floors. Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, and scrubs walls; dusts, cleans and vacuums furniture, fixtures doors and related furnishings by using appropriate cleaning supplies as instructed. Operates and maintains electric floor machines, snow blowers, industrial vacuums, carpet shampooing equipment and upholstery shampooing equipment. Cleans, refinishes and maintains a variety of floor coverings.5. Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers, when necessary. Transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas. Replaces sharp containers, transports trash and refuse, removes empty boxes and organizes closets. Observes all applicable safety procedures and regulations regarding cleaning products and procedures. Changes light bulbs, tightens screws, and perform Requires at least 1 year of related experience. Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Janitor, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience. Preferences This is an entry-level position. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are needed. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Applicants need to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the role as outlined in the position description. Type Benefited Staff Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. 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