Facilities Maintenance II - Physical Plant Wasatch

Utah Valley University offers this role as an opportunity to make a visible, meaningful impact on a growing campus community while building a well-rounded maintenance and facilities skill set. Based at UVU's Wasatch Campus in Heber, this position plays a key role in keeping buildings, equipment, and grounds safe, functional, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. The work is hands-on and varied, involving preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, and custodial care across offices, classrooms, and shared spaces.

Individuals in this role apply multiple trade skills-including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC-while following established codes and best practices, with support from experienced supervisors when more complex issues arise.

In addition to offering stable weekday hours (Monday-Friday, 1:30 pm-10:00 pm, with flexibility), this position provides the satisfaction of seeing the direct results of your work every day. Seasonal snow removal adds variety and a strong sense of teamwork during critical times, with opportunities for overtime when needed. UVU values reliability, craftsmanship, and service, and this role is well-suited for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, enjoys solving practical problems, and wants to contribute to a supportive, mission-driven educational environment.

* Performs preventive maintenance to campus facilities and carries out minor maintenance job-related duties as assigned.

* Secures doors and windows of all areas and all buildings.

* Assists in emergency procedures and assists in recycling and pest control.

* Maintains all types of floor surfaces, fabric surfaces, and upholstery.

* Maintains the grounds and compounds, including snow removal.

* Maintains halls, stairs, elevators, entryways, and lobbies.

* Maintains inventory and cleans custodial closets and storage areas.

* Maintains offices, classrooms, labs, conference rooms, dining room, food preparation and serving areas, and ballroom.

* Maintains and cleans restrooms, including porcelain and stainless steel surfaces, walls, floor drains, floors, etc.

* 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.

* Other duties as assigned.

* Graduated with a standard high school diploma or the equivalent plus one to three years of experience related to key roles and responsibilities.

* Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Graduation with a standard high school diploma or the equivalent AND 1-3 year(s) experience related to key roles and responsibilities.

Knowledge

* 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.

Skills

* Good interpersonal communication skills.

Abilities

* 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.

* Ability to climb ladders to replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles, and perform other cosmetic repairs.