Manager - Custodial Services

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University is seeking a Custodial Manager on the Main Campus in Orem. The role leads a custodial team, ensures safety, and upholds high cleanliness standards to support learning and campus life.

The position involves budgeting, training, and coordinating facilities services while partnering with campus stakeholders to meet priorities and events. This is a full-time, exempt leadership role within UVU’s operations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree plus three to five years of related experience, including two years of supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience totaling at least seven years.

Responsibilities

• Directs the custodial staff in the correct performance of duties. Hires and ensures the training of full-time custodial staff. Manages the custodial staff emphasizing safety, security, good public relations, and following departmental custodial procedures.
• Evaluates staff performance and provides progressive discipline. Evaluates procedures, labor distribution, supply usage, performance, and results.
• Directs equipment repair, vehicle upkeep, furniture set‑ups and moves, lighting replacement, and reporting of maintenance needs to include furniture replacement.
• Manages and controls budget, purchasing, billing, cost analysis, testing, labor costs, and other budget requirements.
• Coordinates supply chemical and equipment testing; analyzes results and upgrades as necessary. Understands and uses computers, custodial equipment, and other equipment necessary to complete duties.

Skills

Custodial leadership

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Budget oversight

Training staff

Vendor coordination

Facilities operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Supervisory experience

Equivalent experience (7+ years)

Tools

Facilities management software

Job description

Salary: $63,793.00 - $75,050.00 Annually

Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff

Job Number: FY2706393

Closing: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, the Custodial Manager plays a vital leadership role in creating and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that supports learning, work, and campus life. This position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, coordinate essential facilities services, and contribute directly to the daily experience of thousands of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Through effective team management, operational oversight, and collaboration across campus, the Custodial Manager helps ensure that university facilities consistently meet high standards of cleanliness, safety, and service.

This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy leading people, solving problems, and making a visible impact on organizational success. In addition to managing custodial operations, the Custodial Manager serves as a key partner in responding to facility needs, special events, and campus priorities. Working within a collaborative and mission-driven environment, this position provides opportunities to develop leadership expertise, strengthen operational excellence, and support the university's commitment to providing an exceptional campus experience.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Directs the custodial staff in the correct performance of duties. Hires and ensures the training of full-time custodial staff. Manages the custodial staff emphasizing safety, security, good public relations, and following departmental custodial procedures.
• Evaluates staff performance and provides progressive discipline. Evaluates procedures, labor distribution, supply usage, performance, and results.
• Directs equipment repair, vehicle upkeep, furniture set‑ups and moves, lighting replacement, and reporting of maintenance needs to include furniture replacement.
• Manages and controls budget, purchasing, billing, cost analysis, testing, labor costs, and other budget requirements.
• Coordinates supply chemical and equipment testing; analyzes results and upgrades as necessary. Understands and uses computers, custodial equipment, and other equipment necessary to complete duties.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree plus three to five years of related experience, including two years of supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling at least seven years.

For Example

• Bachelor's degree + 3 years of related experience, including 2 years of supervision.
• OR Bachelor's degree + 5 years of related experience, including 2 years of supervision.
• OR Associate's degree + 5 years of related experience + 2 years of supervisory experience (7+ years total).
• OR 7 years of progressively responsible related experience, including supervisory experience, in place of a bachelor's degree.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of custodial practices, machinery, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Working knowledge of floor care, chemical usage, safety, and general custodial techniques.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

EEO Statement

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.