Job Details

Custodian

Position Number: 6866431
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Facilities Management

Custodian

Salary: $31,200.00 - $37,234.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2605465
Closing: 1/27/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Position Announcement

This position offers a dependable schedule and the opportunity to play an essential role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment at Utah Valley University. Working as part of Custodial Services, employees help ensure that academic and public spaces are well cared for and ready to support students, faculty, staff, and visitors each day. The role provides consistency, teamwork, and the satisfaction of contributing to the daily operations of a vibrant university community.

The position includes a variety of custodial responsibilities, such as floor care, carpet cleaning, and restroom maintenance, while emphasizing safety through proper handling and disposal of chemicals and materials. Regular rotations between work areas provide variety and the chance to learn multiple spaces across campus. With a Monday-Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., this role is well suited for individuals seeking steady hours, meaningful work, and the opportunity to be part of UVU's commitment to a healthy and well-maintained campus.

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 room, food preparation and serving areas and ballroom.
Maintains halls, stairs, elevators, entry ways 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 totaling six months is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Driver's Licence

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/5205133/custodian

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