Janitors WS

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transit passes

Uniforms

On-the-job training

Growth opportunities

Family‑friendly work‑life balance

Job summary

The University of Utah is hiring work-study custodians to maintain a clean and safe on-campus environment. This entry-level, part-time role is ideal for college students seeking flexible hours that fit academic schedules.

Responsibilities include routine cleaning, trash management, event support, and teamwork with fellow custodial staff. Required are strong communication skills and reliability; six months of related experience is preferred. Free transit passes and uniforms are provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication skills are required.
• Six months of related custodial experience preferred.
• 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of related work experience.
• Federal Work‑Study Eligibility: Must qualify for FWS funding.
• Reliability: Be punctual and dependable.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Routine Cleaning: Sweeping, mopping, and dusting to keep spaces sparkling clean.
• Trash Management: Emptying trash receptacles and ensuring common areas stay tidy.
• Event Support: Assist with event setup and breakdown.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside other custodial staff to keep operations running smoothly.
• Detail‑Oriented Cleaning: From flooring to ceilings, use the right supplies to make everything shine.
• Flexible Hours for Students: 4‑hour shifts available to accommodate academic commitments.

Skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

Independence

Education

1 year of college/university

Job description

Job Title

Janitors

Job Summary

Join Our Team as a Work‑Study Custodian! Are you a college student looking for a part‑time job that fits your academic schedule? Look no further! We’re hiring work‑study custodians to help maintain a clean and safe environment on campus. 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.

Responsibilities

• Routine Cleaning: Sweeping, mopping, and dusting to keep spaces sparkling clean.
• Trash Management: Emptying trash receptacles and ensuring common areas stay tidy.
• Event Support: Assist with event setup and breakdown.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside other custodial staff to keep operations running smoothly.
• Detail‑Oriented Cleaning: From flooring to ceilings, use the right supplies to make everything shine.
• Flexible Hours for Students: 4‑hour shifts available to accommodate academic commitments.

Physical Requirements

Work environment may be required nearly continuously. Hazard exposure sporadically: moving mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding, high places, chemicals. Physical frequency: Nearly continuously sitting, hearing, listening, talking, walking. Often bending, reaching overhead, twisting. Seldom lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting.

Minimum Qualifications

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).

• Federal Work‑Study Eligibility: Must qualify for Federal Work‑Study (FWS) funding.
• Reliability: Be punctual and dependable.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Free transit passes
• Family‑friendly work‑life balance
• Uniforms
• On‑the‑job training
• Growth opportunities

EEO Statement

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 oeo.utah.edu. www.safety.utah.edu/safetyreport includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses.