Custodian

Details

Open Date

Open Date 08/24/2026

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN
17399N

Job Title

Job Title Custodian

Working Title

Working Title Part Time Custodian

Career Progression Track A

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type

Temporary?

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Saturday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Monday : 6:00pm
-10:00pm

Is this a work study job?

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00307 - Housing and Dining Program

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range 16.16/hr

Close Date

Close Date 11/24/2026

Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time)

Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time) 09/04/2026

Job Summary

Performs various cleaning tasks to provide all staff, visitors and patients a safe and clean environment by maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation and freedom from hazards and infections.

Responsibilities

1. Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs and dusts floors.
2. Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, and scrubs walls; dusts, cleans and vacuums furniture, fixtures doors and related furnishings by using appropriate cleaning supplies.
3. Operates and maintains electric floor machines, snow blowers, industrial vacuums, carpet shampooing equipment and upholstery shampooing equipment.
4. Cleans, refinishes and maintains a variety of floor coverings.
5. Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers.
6. Transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
7. Replaces sharp containers, transports trash and refuse, removes empty boxes and organizes closets.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously:
Office environment.

Seldom:
Hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously:
Sitting, hearing, listening, talking, walking.

Seldom:
Lifting – up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting.

Minimum Qualifications

This is an entry-level position. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are required. Six months of related experience is preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Special Instructions Summary

Interviews for this role will be completed in-person at the University of Utah. Please apply by the priority review date of Sept. 4, 2026 at 5:00pm to ensure that you receive information for the hiring event.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at  or  or University Human Resource Management at  if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a…