Custodian

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Part Time Custodian to maintain a clean and safe environment for staff, students and visitors at the Housing and Dining Campus location in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role is entry-level, requiring good communication and basic custodial duties.

Shift is Day, 19 hours per week. The position may require a background check and drug screening per university policy. Pay rate starts at 16.16 per hour with potential for additional duties upon evaluation.

Qualifications

• This is an entry-level position.
• Six months of related experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs and dusts floors.
• Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, and scrubs walls; dusts, cleans and vacuums furniture, fixtures, doors and related furnishings.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Cleans, refinishes and maintains floor coverings.
• Transports custodial supplies and equipment to storage/work areas.
• Changes light bulbs and performs minor maintenance as needed.
• Observes safety procedures regarding cleaning products and procedures.
• Replaces sharp containers, transports trash and organizes closets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Announcement

Details

Open Date

Open Date 07/20/2026

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN17245N

Job Title

Job Title Custodian

Working Title

Working Title Part Time Custodian

Career Progression Track A

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type

Temporary?

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Mon-Th 8:00 am-12:00 pm
Fri- 8:00 am-11:00 am.

Is this a work study job?

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00307 - Housing and Dining Program

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range 16.16/hr

Close Date

Close Date 10/20/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 07/30/2026

Job Summary

Performs various cleaning tasks to provide all staff, visitors and patients a safe and clean environment by maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation and freedom from hazards and infections.

Responsibilities

1. Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs and dusts floors.
2. Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, and scrubs walls; dusts, cleans and vacuums furniture, fixtures doors and related furnishings by using appropriate cleaning supplies.
3. Operates and maintains electric floor machines, snow blowers, industrial vacuums, carpet shampooing equipment and upholstery shampooing equipment.
4. Cleans, refinishes and maintains a variety of floor coverings.
5. Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers.
6. Transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
7. Replaces sharp containers, transports trash and refuse, removes empty boxes and organizes closets.
8. Observes all applicable safety procedures and regulations regarding cleaning products and procedures.
9. Changes light bulbs, tightens screws, and perform
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Seldom: Hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking, walking.

Seldom: Lifting – up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting.

Minimum Qualifications

This is an entry-level position. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are required. Six months of related experience is preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems(“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu .

https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many months/years of custodial experience do you have?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more
• * Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalency?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to lift over 30 pounds and climb a 4' ladder?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

University Human Resource Management

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