Custodian

Utah Tech University; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waivers

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

Utah Tech University is seeking a full-time PM custodian to perform evening custodial maintenance in assigned buildings, supervise part-time and student staff, and assist with campus cleaning projects.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 6 months experience (2+ preferred), and the ability to work 9:00pm–5:30am Monday–Friday; benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition waivers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months related experience; two years preferred.
• Must be able to work a Monday–Friday 9:00pm–5:30am shift.
• Basic knowledge of computers (word processing and email).
• Knowledge of custodial tools and equipment such as industrial vacuums, rotary floor scrubber, carpet extractor, and large riding equipment.
• Ability to supervise and train part-time and student employees.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; physical exam and drug testing required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for custodial maintenance of assigned buildings.
• Clean and maintain floors by vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, waxing, and shampooing carpets and wet areas.
• Clean and supply restrooms with germicidal detergents.
• Coordinate cleaning with building schedule and notify Public Safety of problems.
• Repair small items and seek help with skilled personnel as needed.
• Supervise and train part-time and student custodians.
• Assist with moving heavy equipment and furniture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory ability

Communication skills

Dependability

Physical stamina

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial vacuums

Rotary floor scrubber

Carpet extractor

Large riding equipment

Job description

Under the supervision of a custodial supervisor, a full-time PM custodian completes evening custodial maintenance of assigned buildings on campus. Custodians oversee and train part-time and student custodial workers to assist in the cleaning and maintenance of campus buildings. Additional information about the department and program offerings can be found online at https://campus.utahtech.edu/.

• Responsible for custodial maintenance of assigned buildings.
• Clean and maintain floors in buildings by vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, waxing, and shampooing carpets, as well as pool and other wet areas as needed.
• Clean and supply restrooms, using germicidal detergents and acid cleaners.
• Clean and maintain entrances to buildings and perimeter of buildings (up to approximately 10 feet out of building structure), such as trash pick-up, removal of gum, graffiti, cobwebs, other debris, etc.
• Collect and dispose of garbage within the facilities and exterior trash cans.
• Wash walls, chalkboards/whiteboards, and furniture, removing chewing gum, smudges, black marks, graffiti, etc.
• Wash windows and window frames; change interior and exterior lights as needed.
• Coordinate cleaning with building schedule and notify Public Safety of any problems that may arise in the building.
• Repair small items and seek help with skilled personnel on specialized projects, as needed.
• Assist with moving heavy equipment and furniture.
• Supervise and train part-time and student custodians in their work assignments, as well as in safe and proper procedures.
• Identify building custodial needs and take corrective action.
• Assist with special projects throughout campus, as directed by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Six (6) months of related experience required; two (2) years of experience preferred.
• Must be able to work a M-F from 9:00pm to 5:30am shift, as building assignment requires.
• Basic knowledge of computers (e.g., word processing and email).
• Good knowledge of tools and equipment used in custodial services, such as industrial vacuums, rotary floor scrubber, carpet extractor, and large riding equipment. Experience cleaning within lab or specialized classrooms preferred.
• Ability to supervise and train part-time and student employees to complete assigned tasks.
• Considerable knowledge of practice and procedures in custodial services.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and maintain effective working relations.
• Outgoing personality, with a history of dependability, reliability, and initiative.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; physical exam and drug testing required prior to start date.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Full-time overtime-exempt executive staff position. Annual salary of $36,500, with a desired start date of October/November 2026. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:

Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University’s mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 435-652-7500.

Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/reporting-discrimination/.

For important information regarding academics, campus safety, student services, employment laws, and other regulatory requirements, visit Utah Tech University’s Right-to-Know https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/ and Clery Act https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act websites.