Job Details

Custodian

Position Number: 6553358
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Facilities Management

Custodian

Salary: $31,200.00 - $37,234.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2604899
Closing: 9/17/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, this custodial position plays a vital role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments across campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to the daily operations and overall campus experience by performing essential cleaning and maintenance tasks, including dusting, mopping, floor care, carpet cleaning, and restroom upkeep. Employees in this role help ensure that all facilities are safe, hygienic, and well-maintained, supporting the university's mission of providing a high-quality learning and working environment.

This position provides a structured, team-oriented work environment where adherence to safety protocols, proper handling of chemicals, and attention to detail are valued. Custodial staff receive training in the safe use and disposal of cleaning products and the proper handling of biohazardous materials, including blood and bodily fluids, allowing employees to perform their work confidently and safely. It is an ideal opportunity for individuals who take pride in creating clean, safe spaces and contributing to the positive campus experience at UVU.

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 ballroom. Maintains halls, stairs, elevators, entryways and lobbies.
Maintains inventory and cleans custodial closets and storage areas.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

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 totalling six months is required.

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/5071358/custodian

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