Lead Custodian: Campus Facilities & Safety Leader

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University in Orem is seeking a Lead Custodian to provide hands-on leadership by supervising full-time, part-time and temporary custodial staff and by supporting quality floor care, cleaning, furniture setup and safe work practices campus-wide.

Under Custodial Services, the role offers regular rotations between work areas, allowing interaction with diverse campus spaces while maintaining a safe, clean, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent and one year of full-time custodial experience, including some supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains full-time, part-time and temporary custodial personnel in all custodial operations.
• Trains and monitors safety in working with hazardous chemicals, cleanup of body fluids, ladders, lifts and other equipment.
• Adheres to department cleaning, lock-up/unlocking, and furniture set-up in order to provide proper facilities cleanliness.
• Maintains inventory and issues supplies to custodians.
• Helps the campus and facilities maintain a safe, clean, comfortable environment conducive to learning.
• Performs and ensures the daily maintenance and cleanliness of custodial equipment.
• Reports building and equipment repair issues to Custodial Supervisor.
• Assumes duties of Custodians, other Leads and some duties of the Custodial Supervisors in their absence.
• Builds team cohesion and unity while addressing potential discord between team members.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Utah Valley University in Orem is seeking a Lead Custodian to provide hands-on leadership by supervising full-time, part-time and temporary custodial staff and by supporting quality floor care, cleaning, furniture setup and safe work practices campus-wide.

Under Custodial Services, the role offers regular rotations between work areas, allowing interaction with diverse campus spaces while maintaining a safe, clean, welcoming environment.