Job Details

Lead Custodian

Position Number: 6419850
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Facilities Management

Lead Custodian

Salary: $35,258.00 - $41,480.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2604660
Closing: 8/6/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Position Announcement

Join Utah Valley University as a Custodial Supervisor and become a vital part of a team dedicated to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment. In this leadership role, you will supervise full-time, part-time, and temporary custodial staff, ensuring adherence to best practices in floor care, cleaning protocols, furniture setup and relocation, and safety procedures. Your ability to lead by example and promote a culture of responsibility, teamwork, and efficiency will directly contribute to the university's mission of student success.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where flexibility and adaptability are valued. Regular rotations across different campus areas provide variety in day-to-day responsibilities and allow you to develop broad experience in custodial operations. UVU is committed to fostering professional growth and creating a workplace where every employee can thrive.
Hours: Monday - Friday from 4:15 pm - 1:15 am

Summary of Responsibilities

Supervises and trains full-time, part-time and temporary custodial personnel in all custodial operations.
Trains and monitors 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 in order to provide proper facilities cleanliness.
Maintains inventory and issues supplies to custodians.
Helps the campus and facilities maintain a safe, clean, comfortable environment conducive to learning.
Performs and ensures the daily maintenance and cleanliness of custodial equipment.
Reports building and equipment repair issues to 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

Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent AND one year of full-time custodial experience, including some supervision. Part-time experience will be prorated.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Knowledge of training in 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 discomforts.
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.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5022915/lead-custodian

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