Custodian

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking a Custodian to perform daily cleaning of campus facilities, including classrooms, labs, offices, and related areas. The role requires maintaining a clean, safe, functional, and secure environment in accordance with university policies and standards.

The position involves cleaning 18,000 to 20,000 square feet per building per day and being available for on-call snow removal during winter months, typically around 5–6 a.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer literacy is required.
• Basic understanding of general custodial work is required.
• Background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of campus buildings, including classrooms, labs, offices and other areas of assigned buildings.
• Maintain clean, safe, functional, and secure facilities according to policies and standards.
• Clean 18,000 to 20,000 sq/ft per building per day and be on-call during winter months for snow removal (usually 5–6am).

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic computer literacy

Basic understanding of general custodial work

Job description

Custodian

Requisition Number: S02437P

Position Category: Staff

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 12

Alternate Work Schedule: Mostly mornings, HOWEVER, adjust as needed to support events.

Pay Grade: N21

Salary:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:

NOTE: Position can be filled at any level of the approved career ladder based on candidate qualifications.

The daily cleaning of campus buildings which includes classrooms, lab rooms, offices, and other areas of assigned buildings on the campus. To keep campus buildings clean, safe, functional, and secure in accordance with established policies and standards so there are no interruptions, distractions, or obstacles to the educational programs. Will be required to clean 18,000 to 20,000 sq/ft per building per day. On call during winter months for snow removal, usually called in between 5-6am in the morning.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Basic understanding of general custodial work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include basic custodial skills, including restroom care, carpet & floor maintenance, window/glass cleaning, trash/recycling, chemical knowledge/understanding, and safety compliance.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 07/28/2026

Review Date: 08/09/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

The annual salary for this position starts at $31,500 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous https://www.weber.edu/benefits/non-exempt-benefits-summary.html.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.Agility is emphasized.Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.,Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position., Expressing or exchanging ideas.Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion.Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position:Heavy work.Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions.Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to extreme cold.Temperatures typically below 32 for periods of more than one hour.Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity., The worker is subject to noise.There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level., The worker is subject to vibration.Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. , The worker is subject to hazards.Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. , The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions.One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).