Job Details

Custodian

Position Number: 6664251
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Facilities Management

Custodian

Salary: $31,200.00 - $37,234.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2605095
Closing: 10/28/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Position Announcement

Join Utah Valley University as a Custodial Services team member and play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. This position offers stable, weekday evening hours (Monday-Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 1:15 a.m.), making it ideal for those seeking consistent work with daytime availability. You'll contribute directly to the university's mission by performing essential custodial tasks, including floor care, carpet cleaning, restroom sanitation, and safe handling of cleaning materials and biohazards-all with thorough training and support.

At UVU, you'll be part of a community that values hard work, safety, and mutual respect. As part of a rotating team, you'll gain experience in a variety of campus spaces, develop transferable skills, and work under the guidance of experienced supervisors who prioritize your growth and well-being. This is more than a cleaning job-it's an opportunity to support higher education in a meaningful, hands-on way while building a reliable career in facilities services.

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.
Maintains offices, classrooms, labs, conference rooms, dining room, food preparation and serving areas, and ballroom.
Maintains all types of floor surfaces, fabric surfaces, and upholstery.
Maintains and cleans restrooms, including porcelain and stainless steel surfaces, walls, floor drains, floors, etc
Repairs and maintains equipment, lights, minor plumbing, and dispensers.
Maintains halls, stairs, elevators, entryways, and lobbies.
Maintains inventory and cleans custodial closets and storage areas.
Assists with set-up for activities, moving and arranging department furniture and equipment.
Other job-related duties as assigned. Repairs and maintains equipment, lights, minor plumbing, and dispensers.

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 totaling six months is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent AND any combination of post-high school education and/or full-time paid experience related to the summary of duties, totaling six months.

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, cork, 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 verbal 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/5119185/custodian

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