Custodian

• Salary: $31,200.00 - $37,234.00 Annually
• Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
• Job Number: FY2605466
• Closing: 2/11/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
• Location:
  
  800 W University Parkway, Orem
• Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Utah Valley University is seeking a full‑time Custodian to support a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment. This role is essential to the daily experience of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, with responsibilities that include maintaining classrooms, offices, restrooms, and shared spaces using established custodial and safety practices. Team members gain experience in proper chemical use, safety procedures, and specialized cleaning, including blood and bodily fluid cleanup.

With regular rotations between work areas, this position offers variety in day‑to‑day tasks while contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to maintaining a healthy and functional campus community.

Monday through Friday from 4:30 pm to 1:15 am

• Responsible for securing doors and windows of all areas and all buildings. Assists in emergency procedures and assists in recycling and pest control.
• Helps the campus and facilities maintain a good public image by providing a safe, clean, comfortable environment conducive to learning for students, visitors, and employees.
• Maintains all types of floor surfaces, fabric surfaces, and upholstery.
• Maintains and cleans restrooms, including porcelain and stainless steel surfaces, walls, floor drains, floors, etc.
• Maintains offices, classrooms, labs, conference rooms, dining room, food preparation and serving areas, and ballroom.
• Maintains halls, stairs, elevators, entryways, and lobbies. Maintains inventory and cleans custodial closets and storage areas.

High school diploma from a standard high school or the equivalent, and any combination of post‑high school education and/or directly related full‑time experience to the Summary of Duties totaling six months is required.

• Knowledge of training in the proper use and disposal of hazardous chemicals and products.
• Knowledge of body fluid cleanup and proper protection.
• Knowledge of proper radio communications.
• Knowledge of pest control.
• Knowledge of all floor types, such as terrazzo, cement, wood, vinyl, and ceramic tile, as well as carpet fibers, weaves, and backings.
• Knowledge of waxes/polishes, acids, other chemicals, buffers, extractors, vacuums, and scrubbers.
• Knowledge of current cleaning techniques and proper cleaning chemicals.

• Good interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to withstand strenuous and adverse working conditions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform skilled custodial duties, equipment maintenance, and minor plumbing.