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**Open Date** 09/08/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43079B

**Job Title** Maintenance Specialist

**Working Title** Carpet Specialist

**Career Progression Track** D

Track Level

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday thru Thursday 4:30pm to 6am to 3am. Some adjustments may be required due to working locations.

**VP Area** President

**Department** 00834 - Custodial Specialty

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 17.00

**Close Date** 12/08/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Clean carpets and other similar surfaces on campus – using a truck mounted or other portable carpet cleaning system. Cleaning may include but is not limited to the cleaning of nylon, olefin, wool, and other carpet types. This may also include the cleaning of upholstery in various areas of campus. Responsible to maintain and perform maintenance of all equipment used and to insure the proper and safe use of all equipment assigned to them. Ensure that all safety and common work practices are followed and to become an IICRC certified carpet cleaning technician.

Responsibilities

1. Performs preventative maintenance on machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, and pumps in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

2. May make work assignments for maintenance and follows up on assignments to ensure that work was completed properly and on time.

3. May train maintenance workers on specific standards, procedures and policies to be followed.

4. May review time cards for crew and prepares time sheets for submission to department.

5. Indicate the principle duties and responsibilities performed in this job by giving a detailed account of all tasks that are involved in carrying out this position.

6. Estimate the average percentage of time spent performing each task.

7. Arrange these tasks in order of importance with the most important task listed first and the least important task listed last. Be specific in defining the tasks.

8. Equipment check and maintenance

9. Machine belts check and maintenance

10. Impeller check and maintenance

11. Main air filter check and maintenance

12. Water lines and clamps check and maintenance

13. Wand filters/connections check and maintenance

A valid driver’s license is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years relevant work experience in the applicable trades areas or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated knowledge of national, state and local building codes and standards; ability to read wiring diagrams, blueprints, and be able to make mechanical sketches and drawings; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. Requires lifting and transporting heavy objects. A valid Utah Driver’s license may be required.

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

Preferences

A valid Utah driver’s license is required. ; be able to be on your feet for 810 hours a day; work in in-climate weather conditions; and perform repeated tasks.

I do not need them to have prior experience as we will train if they show the proper attitude and are willing to learn.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

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). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. 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 at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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