Lead Custodian

Salary: $35,963.00 - $42,310.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Orem
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2606129
Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel
Department: Physical Plant - Custodial
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/7/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
First Review Date: 06/30/2026
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
Required Licenses or Certifications: Driver's License
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Position Announcement


Join Utah Valley University in a supervisory role where your leadership directly enhances the campus environment and daily experience of students, employees, and visitors. As a Custodial Supervisor, you will guide and support a team of full-time, part-time, and temporary staff in delivering high-quality cleaning, floor care, and facility setup services. Your work ensures that campus spaces remain clean, safe, and ready to support learning and events, making a visible and meaningful impact across the university.

This position offers consistent evening hours and the opportunity to lead in a dynamic, team-oriented setting where adaptability and organization are key. With responsibilities that include training staff, overseeing safety practices, and managing rotating work assignments, you'll build leadership and operational expertise while contributing to a well-functioning campus. Ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, values teamwork, and enjoys hands-on leadership, this role provides stability, variety, and the chance to make a lasting difference.
This position is scheduled to work Monday through Thursday from 4:15 p.m. to 1:15 a.m., and Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to midnight.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains full-time, part-time, and temporary custodial personnel in all custodial operations.
• Trains and ensures safety in working with hazardous chemicals, cleanup of body fluids, ladders, lifts, and other equipment.
• Adheres to department cleaning, lock-up/unlocking, and furniture set-up to provide efficiency and good quality.
• Maintains inventory and issues supplies to custodians.
• Assists facilities in maintaining a good public image by providing a safe, clean, comfortable environment conducive to learning for students, visitors, and employees.
• Performs and ensures the daily maintenance and cleanliness of custodial equipment.
• Reports building and equipment repair needs to the Custodial Supervisor.
• Assumes duties of custodians, other leads, and some duties of the custodial supervisors in their absence.
• Builds team cohesion and unity while addressing potential discord between team members.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Completion of high school or equivalent, combined with at least one year of custodial experience, including supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of training in the proper use of hazardous chemicals and products.
• Knowledge of cleanup and proper protection from body fluids.
• Knowledge of pest control.
• Knowledge of all floor types, such as cement, wood, vinyl, and ceramic tile, as well as carpet fibers, weaves, and backings.
• Knowledge of waxes/polishes, acids, common cleaning chemicals, buffers, extractors, vacuums, and scrubbers.
• Knowledge of general maintenance operations.

Skills

• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Computer use such as Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS software (desktop and apps).

Abilities

• Ability to supervise and provide on-the-job training.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to perform heavy lifting with the ability to expend arduous physical effort and to work in conditions that may involve some hazards and at times, considerable discomfort.
• Problem solving, prioritization, and delegation.

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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Do you have experience supervising and training custodial staff in cleaning operations and procedures?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to work the scheduled evening hours (Monday-Thursday, 4:15 p.m.-1:15 a.m.; Friday, 3:00 p.m.-midnight)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience managing custodial supplies and maintaining inventory?

• Yes
• No

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Are you experienced in maintaining safety standards, including working with hazardous materials and specialized cleaning equipment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience maintaining and troubleshooting custodial equipment or reporting repair needs?

• Yes
• No

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