Janitors

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Janitor to perform routine cleaning and sanitizing duties on campus in Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming, with emphasis on maintaining clean and safe facilities.

Shifts run Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, with a full-time schedule and a 40-hour workweek. The position is housed in the Housing department and pays $16.90 per hour, with benefits typical of campus staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related janitorial experience or equivalency as described.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Ability to perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, dust, scrub, and vacuum assigned areas.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, fixtures, and walls as directed.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and report needed repairs.
• Transport supplies and manage waste and debris per procedures.

Skills

Cleaning

Sanitizing

Communication

Education

Higher ed substituted for work exp

Tools

Electric floor machines

Snow blowers

Industrial vacuums

Carpet shampooing equipment

Job description

Open Date 09/04/2026

Requisition Number PRN46147B

Job Title Janitors

Working Title Janitors

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S3 - Skilled

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday 3 pm-11:30 pm

VP Area President

Department 00307 - Housing

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 16.90/hr

Close Date 12/04/2026

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

Job Summary

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.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

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, III

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. Senior‑level support role. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less‑experienced team members. Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Essential Functions

• Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs and dusts floors.
• leans 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, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

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.

Type Benefited Staff

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

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.