Custodian - Utah State Hospital

Do you love to clean and want to make a difference in your community? The Utah State Hospital (USH) is seeking a capable, diligent employee to work as an entry-level Custodian. Custodians at USH are responsible for routine cleaning, laundry, and maintenance of our beautiful facility. This position is full-time (Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm).

We are also offering a bonus that will be paid in installment payments leading up to your 12‑month mark for new full‑time employees.

• Sort soiled linens, wash, dry, fold, and restock clean linens on a daily basis.
• Cleans and maintains floors, dusts, waxes, and polishes furniture; washes windows, mirrors, and other glass or plastic items; empties trash and garbage.
• Maintains building(s) and/or facilities in a clean and orderly condition and removes snow from sidewalks and doorways as needed.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and/or disinfects areas and equipment.
• Sets up and arranges tables and chairs for meetings and events.

• Familiar with basic housekeeping practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Physically able to meet the demands of the position, which includes repetitive and continuous walking, standing, crouching, lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Comfortable using cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment.

• Able to closely follow written or oral instruction and accept training and feedback.
• Diligent, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Detail oriented when completing assigned cleaning duties.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

1300 East Center Street, Provo, Utah, 84603, United States

Background Check

Required:

Yes

Drug Test

Required:

No

Insurance:
Multiple medical plan options, including a high‑deductible health plan with an associated Health Savings Account.

Dental & Vision:
Multiple plan options available.

Paid Leave:
Accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period, with accrual rates increasing with state longevity. 12 paid holidays per year.

Retirement: 10% employer contribution to the Utah Retirement Systems, with options including a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.

Additional Benefits: UTA Bus Pass, cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks, access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course, and mental wellness support services.

The State of Utah provides equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact .

• Risks requiring special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, with contagious diseases, or hazardous chemicals.
• Work requires physical exertion and may involve standing, walking over rough surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and lifting moderately heavy items up to 50 lbs.
• ADT rules and policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
• The Utah State Hospital is a smoke‑free environment; tobacco or e‑cigarette use is not allowed on campus.
• Employees must pass both pre‑employment and routine background checks.
• Continuous recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
• Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.