Janitors

Job title: Janitors

University of Utah

Job Summary

Perform routine cleaning and sanitizing duties. Duties may include dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming. Ensure equipment is cleaned and stored following use. Replenish products and supplies in assigned area. Alert appropriate personnel concerning the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems. Notify supervisor of need to order various cleaning supplies and equipment. Remove and dispose of debris or trash. May perform basic maintenance and repair duties, including outside grounds work as required.

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Janitor, III

• Perform routine cleaning and sanitizing duties. Duties may include dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming. Ensure equipment is cleaned and stored following use. Replenish products and supplies in assigned area. Alert appropriate personnel concerning the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems. Notify supervisor of need to order various cleaning supplies and equipment. Remove and dispose of debris or trash. May perform basic maintenance and repair duties, including outside grounds work as required. Senior-level support role. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members. Requires 3+ years of related experience.

• Essential Functions

• Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs and dusts floors.

• Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, and scrubs walls; dusts, cleans and vacuums furniture, fixtures doors and related furnishings by using appropriate cleaning supplies as instructed.

• Operates and maintains electric floor machines, snow blowers, industrial vacuums, carpet shampooing equipment and upholstery shampooing equipment.

• Cleans, refinish es and maintains a variety of floor coverings.

• Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers, when necessary.

• Transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas.

• Replaces sharp containers, transports trash and refuse, removes empty boxes and organizes closets.

• Observes all applicable safety procedures and regulations regarding cleaning products and procedures.

• Changes light bulbs, tightens screws, and perform

• Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

• Preferences

• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are necessary.

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

• Type Benefited Staff

• Special Instructions Summary

• Interviews for this role(s) will be completed in-person at the University of Utah. Please apply by the priority review date of September 28, 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). 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 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.

• Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

• To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

• Online reports may be submitted at

• This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

• As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of

Benefits

• Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.