Custodian

Custodian

Salary

$15.30 - $18.26 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

FY2706684

Division

VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Department

Physical Plant - Custodial

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Announcement

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.

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday: 8:15 pm-1:15 am.

Friday: 7:15 pm-12:00 am.

Summary of Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

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 / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• 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.

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.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:

• Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)

• Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness

• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

01

Do you meet the required qualifications as outlined: 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?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

03

How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• <1
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8+

04

Are you able to work the following schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:15 pm-1:15 am; Friday, 7:15 pm-12:00 am?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu