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The University of Utah is seeking a Part Time Custodian to perform cleaning tasks across campus, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for students, staff and visitors. This is an entry-level role with attention to detail and the ability to follow cleaning procedures. Typical schedule is Weekdays Mon-Wed 8-3 or Wed-Fri 8-3, totaling 19 hours per week.
Pay rate is 16.16 USD per hour. The department emphasizes a supportive work environment and requires possible background checks.
Details
Open Date 09/28/2026
Requisition Number PRN17497N
Job Title Janitors
Working Title Part Time Custodian
Career Progression Track S00
Track Level S2 - Intermediate
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 19
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Weekdays Mon-Wed 8-3pm. or Wed-Fri 8-3pm.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area President
Department 00307 - Housing and Dining Program
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 16.16/hr
Close Date 12/28/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Performs various cleaning tasks to provide all staff, visitors and patients a safe and clean environment by maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation and freedom from hazards and infections.
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.
Performs various cleaning tasks to provide all students, staff, and visitors a safe and clean environment by maintaining standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
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
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.
This is an entry-level position. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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.
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