Custodian

Utah Valley University is seeking a part-time Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment. Working under the direction of Custodial Services, this position performs a variety of cleaning and maintenance duties, including dusting, floor care, vacuuming, carpet shampooing, and cleaning and restocking restrooms. The role also requires the safe handling and disposal of cleaning chemicals and products, as well as following proper procedures for cleaning up blood and bodily fluids.

Join UVU’s team and help create a clean and comfortable environment for students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

5 am - 9 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, entry ways, 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 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.