Job Summary
Performs various cleaning tasks to provide all staff, visitors and patients a safe and clean environment by maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation and freedom from hazards and infections.
Interviews for this role(s) will be completed in-person at the University of Utah. Please apply by the priority review date of July 30th, 2026 at 5:00pm to ensure that you receive information for the hiring event.
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, 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.
- Observes all applicable safety procedures and regulations regarding cleaning products and procedures.
- Changes light bulbs, tightens screws, and perform
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required
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 that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking, walking. Often: Bending, reaching overhead, twisting. Seldom: Lifting - up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferences
Special Instructions
Interviews for this role(s) will be completed in-person at the University of Utah. Please apply by the priority review date of July 30th, 2026 at 5:00pm to ensure that you receive information for the hiring event.
Requisition Number: PRN17245N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Mon-Th 8:00 am-12:00 pm Fri- 8:00 am-11:00 am.
Department: 00307 - Housing
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 16.16/hr
Close Date: 10/20/2026
Open Until Filled: