Senior Custodian - Campus Cleaning & Basic Maintenance

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Custodian to perform routine cleaning and sanitizing duties on the Salt Lake City campus. The role includes dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming, plus maintaining cleaning equipment and restocking supplies.

You will monitor building systems and coordinate with supervisors on supplies and repairs. Senior-level support is expected; the position requires 3+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Senior-level support role. Completes assignments with little supervision.
• Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and sanitizing duties. Dust, sweep, mop, scrub and vacuum.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and stored after use.
• Replenish products and supplies in assigned area.
• Alert appropriate personnel regarding repairs or additions to building systems.
• Notify supervisor of need to order cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Remove and dispose of debris or trash.
• May perform basic maintenance and outside grounds work.

Skills

3+ years of related experience

Education

Equivalency statement

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interviews for this role(s) will be completed in-person at the University of Utah. Please apply by the priority review date of Sept 10, 2026 at 5:00pm to ensure that you receive information for the hiring event.

Announcement

Details

Open Date

Open Date 08/27/2026

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN46040B

Job Title

Job Title Janitors

Working Title

Working Title Custodian

Career Progression Track S00

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday 8-4:30pm
Some Saturday and Sundays during the summer months

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00307 - Housing and Dining Program

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range 16.90/hr

Close Date

Close Date 11/27/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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

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.

This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.

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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Janitor, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

Type

Special Instructions Summary

Interviews for this role(s) will be completed in-person at the University of Utah. Please apply by the priority review date of Sept 10, 2026 at 5:00pm to ensure that you receive information for the hiring event.

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


https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.


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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Resume

List of References

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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