Janitors

Monday – Friday, 5:00 am
-1:30 pm (6 positions). With on-call responsibilities.

Thursday – Monday, 5 am – 1:30 pm (1 position). With on-call responsibilities.

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00460 - Sunnyside Apartments

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $17.55/h

Close Date

Close Date 11/27/2026

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

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment throughout the Sunnyside Apartments community. This position performs daily cleaning, disinfecting, trash removal, floor care, and other custodial duties in residential buildings, offices, community spaces, and common areas. The role supports the comfort and safety of residents, visitors, and staff. These responsibilities align with the University’s custodial operations for Sunnyside Apartments.

• Clean and disinfect lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors.
• Clean restrooms and restock paper products and soap.
• Empty trash and recycling containers.
• Clean windows, glass doors, and entryways.
• Dust furniture, vents, handrails, and fixtures.
• Maintain laundry rooms and community centers.
• Clean offices, break rooms, and meeting rooms.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Assist with move‑in and move‑out cleaning.
• Follow University safety procedures and proper chemical handling.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, floor scrubbers, buffers, and carpet extractors.
• Assist with snow removal or emergency cleanup when needed.
• Work with floor machines, ladders, lift equipment, and chemicals on a daily basis.
• From time to time, a scissor lift will be used.
• Other duties as assigned.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Janitor, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous custodial or janitorial experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be fluent in the English language and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing in the English language.

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 criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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