Janitors

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Part Time Custodian (Janitors) to perform routine cleaning and sanitizing duties on campus. Duties include cleaning floors, restrooms, and common areas, with routine maintenance tasks as needed.

The role is a part-time position, 19 hours per week, located on campus in Salt Lake City. Applicants should have at least 1 year of related experience and be prepared for a background check.

Qualifications

• Perform routine cleaning and sanitizing duties to maintain approved standards.
• Requires at least 1 year of related experience as stated in the posting.
• Equivalency: 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs and dusts floors.
• Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, and scrubs walls; dusts, cleans and vacuums furniture and fixtures.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment such as floor machines and vacuums.
• Cleans and maintains varied floor coverings; handles waste and disposables.
• Observes safety procedures related to cleaning products and procedures.
• Changes light bulbs and performs minor maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Dusting

Mopping

Sanitizing

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Announcement

Details

Open Date

Open Date 09/04/2026

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN17449N

Job Title

Job Title Janitors

Working Title

Working Title Part Time Custodian

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S2 - Intermediate

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

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job?

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00307 - Housing

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 12/04/2026

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

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 09/28/2026

Job Summary

Janitors

Perform routine cleaning and sanitizing duties. Duties may include dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming. Ensure equipment is cleaned and stored following use. Replenish products and supplies in assigned area. Alert appropriate personnel concerning the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems. Notify supervisor of need to order various cleaning supplies and equipment. Remove and dispose of debris or trash. May perform basic maintenance and repair duties, including outside grounds work as required.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Janitor, II

Perform routine cleaning and sanitizing duties. Duties may include dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming. Ensure equipment is cleaned and stored following use. Replenish products and supplies in assigned area. Alert appropriate personnel concerning the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems. Notify supervisor of need to order various cleaning supplies and equipment. Remove and dispose of debris or trash. May perform basic maintenance and repair duties, including outside grounds work as required. Mid-level support role. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision. Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Essential Functions

• 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 by using appropriate cleaning supplies as instructed.
• Operates and maintains electric floor machines, snow blowers, industrial vacuums, carpet shampooing equipment and upholstery shampooing equipment.
• Cleans, refinishes and maintains a variety of floor coverings.5. Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers, when necessary.
• Transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
• Replaces sharp containers, transports trash and refuse, removes empty boxes and organizes closets.
• Observes all applicable safety procedures and regulations regarding cleaning products and procedures.
• Changes light bulbs, tightens screws, and perform

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Janitor, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

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Preferences

• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are necessary.
• Applicants need to 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 (*).

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

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