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Part Time Custodian

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT Posted Sep 4, 2026
On-siteUSD 16 / hour

About this role

Part Time Custodian

Job Summary

Janitors

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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, refinishes 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, II: Requires at least 1 year 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.

  • 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). 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 the University of Utah OEO site.

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