Technician I - Facilities Services

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University is seeking a Facilities Service Technician (Technician I) to join the Facilities Services team on the Main Campus in Orem. The role blends custodial duties with building maintenance, supporting the appearance, safety, and functionality of campus spaces. This full-time, nonexempt position offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule from 4:30 p.m.

to 1:15 a.m. and requires a high school diploma with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of operation and repair of various motors.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and equipment used in routine building maintenance.
• Knowledge of ADA standards for mounting of equipment and accessories.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and standards.
• Knowledge of floor types and carpet materials.
• Knowledge of safety practices and pest control.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized custodial duties, including cleaning, refinishing, and maintaining floors and restrooms; organizes storage areas.
• Performs maintenance on facilities such as lights, walls, fixtures, and basic electrical/plumbing tasks; installs/repairs furniture.
• Maintains custodial equipment and vehicles; performs preventative maintenance on buffers, vacuums, scrubbers, and related gear.
• Provides general custodial coverage and supports additional job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Service-oriented

PC skills / CMMS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technician I - Facilities Services

Salary: $37,761.00 - $44,425.00 Annually

Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff

Job Number: FY2706714

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

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Position Announcement

Join Utah Valley University as a Facilities Service Technician andplay an important role in creating a clean, safe, and welcomeningvironment for students, employees, and visitors. This positioncombines specialized custodial work with hands-on buildingmaintenance, offering a variety of responsibilities that keep eachday engaging. From maintaining facilities and equipment tosupporting the overall appearance and functionality of campusspaces, your work will have a direct impact on the universitycommunity.

This full-time position offers a consistent Monday-through-Fridayschedule from 4:30 p.m. to 1:15 a.m., allowing you to enjoy yourmornings and afternoons before work. Facilities Service Techniciansregularly rotate between work areas, providing opportunities tobuild a broad range of skills, gain experience across multiplecampus environments, and contribute to a team dedicated tomaintaining a high-quality campus experience.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Performs specialized custodial duties, i.e., cleans,refinishes, and maintains a variety of floor coverings andsurfaces, cleans restrooms, floors, pest control, and otherspecialized tasks as assigned. Assists in maintaining an adequatestock of cleaning supplies, inventory, and spaces. Organizesclosets and storage areas to stock parts and supplies.
• Performs various preventative and maintenance repairs tofacilities such as lights, toilets, walls, blinds, fixtures, etc.,to ensure buildings and/or equipment are in proper operatingcondition. Performs various maintenance trades work requiring theapplication of trade skills, codes, and standard trade practices.Inspects assigned buildings, fixtures, machines, and appliances asnecessary. Maintains and repairs various types of furniture, fabricsurfaces, and upholstery. Performs minor installation, repair, andreplacement of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating, andcooling systems as needed; reports any complex or unusual problemsto supervisor.
  Assembles and disassembles furniture as requested. Performs minorfurniture moves across campus. Installs/hangs various officeaccessories.
• Maintains custodial equipment and vehicles: Performspreventative and repair maintenance on equipment such as buffers,vacuums, scrubbers, burnishers, appliances, etc. Performspreventative and operating maintenance on vehicles, i.e., fueling,monitoring tire pressure, oil and coolant levels, the staff ofbatteries, and other components as necessary.
• Assists with general custodial coverage as needed. Performsother job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

High school diploma from a standard high school or the equivalent,and any combination of post-high school education and/or directlyrelated full-time experience to the summary of duties totaling oneyear is required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems maintenance andrepair.
• Knowledge of the operation and repair of various types ofmotors.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and equipment used in routinebuilding maintenance.
• Knowledge of ADA standards for proper mounting of equipment andaccessories.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques andstandards.
• Knowledge of all floor types, such as terrazzo, cement, wood,vinyl, and ceramic tile, as well as carpet fibers, weaves, andbackings.
• Knowledge of waxes/polishes, acids, other chemicals, buffers,extractors, vacuums, and scrubbers.
• Knowledge of basic pest control.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.

Skills

• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools common to thetrade.
• Must have strong troubleshooting and problem-solvingskills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and inwriting.
• Must be service-oriented; actively seeks opportunities to helpothers.
• Skills in operating personal computers, including theaccompanying CMMS software and Microsoft Officesoftware.

Abilities

• Ability to learn and care for an assigned area andequipment.
• Ability to read electronic and mechanical schematics anddiagrams.
• Ability to operate saws, grinders, drills, forklifts, buffers,and various hand tools.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, carpetextractors, burnishers, etc.
• Ability to understand chemical cleaning applications andmethods.
• Ability to identify maintenance problems that need attentionand repair.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meeting multiple andsometimes conflicting deadlines.

EEO Statement

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