Janitorial Services Management

Job Summary Direct/Manage/Supervise a team of housekeeping and janitorial staff in efforts to provide clean, orderly, and attractive conditions for the organization’s premises. Communicate and enforce departmental goals and standards. Assign personnel to work areas or project duties. Conduct inspections and quality assurance checks. Ensure that staff receives proper orientation, training, and ongoing education. Manage materials and equipment inventory and purchasing. Analyze and resolve escalated quality and customer service issues. Interview & Application Instructions Interviews for this role will be completed in-person at the University of Utah. Please apply by the priority review date of June 12, 2026 at 5:00pm to ensure that you receive information for the hiring event. Application may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. Responsibilities Determine the proper distribution of employees and materials for a particular day’s cleaning problems by inspecting assigned building(s) to ensure an adequate cleaning job is done. Give general supervision by assigning tasks and reviewing work of one to five full‑time and/or five to twenty part‑time custodians and custodial workers which may be in one shift or two (four‑hour shifts) depending on the particular needs of the building in question. Assist in training new crew members in the proper use of equipment and materials by demonstration and suggestion to ensure proper application of chemicals and minimum breakdown of equipment. Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience. Preferences Two years of previous custodial experience. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to climb a minimum of six feet on an authorized stepladder or scaffolding. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Valid Driver’s License. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Contact Information University Human Resource Management 250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Contact us: (801) 581‑2169 By Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Utah