"Janitors"

Job Summary

You Belong Here! Work within a community of explorers, innovators and leaders dedicated to improving the world every day. Join our team of staff who provide behind the scenes support of one of the top research universities in the nation. The University of Utah is located in beautiful Salt Lake City, one of the fastest growing and exciting cities in the country and just minutes away from many of the world's best ski resorts and outdoor recreation facilities.

One of the advantages of working at the University of Utah is our excellent benefits, including:

• Access to world class healthcare facilities
• Tuition reduction
• University funded Retirement plans
• Free transit passes for all employees
• Family friendly work-life balance
• Uniforms provided
• On the job training
• Opportunity to work with a great team with real growth potential

The janitorial position provides cleaning services and trash collection and works with one or more janitors to provide a total cleaning package in assigned areas. This service provider delivers a full range of daily cleaning services in high use and circulation areas, including classrooms, offices, labs, conference rooms, restrooms, entrances, lobbies, elevators, corridors and stairs. Low use such as storage and mechanical rooms will be cleaned intermittently.

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.

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Responsibilities

Janitor, I: 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. Entry-level support role. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision. Requires little to no related experience.

Job 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.
• Operates and maintains electric floor machines, snow blowers/snow shovels, 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.
• 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.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency

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

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking, walking. Often: Bending, reaching overhead, twisting. Lifting - up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting. Climb a 4' ladder.

Requires little to no related experience. This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.

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). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Janitor, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

Six months of related experience is preferred but not required. Dependent upon assigned department, a valid Utah driver's license may be required.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43194B. Full Time or Part Time: Full Time. Work Schedule Summary: Wed-Fri 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Sat-Sun 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Department: 01749 - VENUES DISTRICT. Location: Campus. Pay Rate Range: 15.00. Close Date: 12/25/2025.