Custodian

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking dependable, detail‑oriented team members to join our custodial services team and play an essential role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, employees, and visitors. In this position, you will contribute directly to the campus experience by performing a variety of custodial duties, including floor care, carpet maintenance, restroom sanitation, and general cleaning.

You will also be trained in the safe handling and proper disposal of cleaning products and hazardous materials, ensuring a high standard of health and safety across campus facilities. Regular rotation between work areas offers variety in your daily responsibilities and the opportunity to develop a broad skill set.

This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in their work, value teamwork, and appreciate a consistent schedule with evening shifts (4:30 pm–1:15 am, Monday through Thursday, and 3:00 pm–12:00 am on Fridays). As part of UVU, you’ll be contributing to a supportive and mission‑driven environment focused on student success and community impact. UVU offers a stable workplace, opportunities for growth, and the chance to be part of a campus community that values inclusion, respect, and excellence in every role.

• Secure doors and windows of all areas and buildings.
• Assist in emergency procedures and promote recycling and pest control.
• Help the campus and facilities maintain a good public image by providing a safe, clean, comfortable environment conducive to learning for students, visitors, and employees.
• Maintain all types of floor surfaces, fabric surfaces, and upholstery.
• Clean restrooms, including porcelain and stainless steel surfaces, walls, floor drains, and floors.
• Maintain offices, classrooms, labs, conference rooms, dining rooms, food preparation and serving areas, and ballrooms.
• Maintain halls, stairs, elevators, entryways, and lobbies.
• Maintain inventory and clean 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.

• Training in the proper use and disposal of hazardous chemicals and products.
• Body fluid cleanup and proper protection.
• Proper radio communications.
• Pest control.
• All floor types such as terrazzo, cement, wood, vinyl, and ceramic tile, as well as carpet fibers, weaves, and backings.
• Waxes, polishes, acids, other chemicals, buffers, extractors, vacuums, and scrubbers.
• Current cleaning techniques and proper cleaning chemicals.

• Good interpersonal communication skills.

• Withstand strenuous and adverse working conditions.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform skilled custodial duties, equipment maintenance, and minor plumbing.