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**Open Date** 09/25/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43194B

**Job Title** Janitors

**Working Title** Janitors

**Career Progression Track** S00

**Track Level** L1 - Entry Level Pro

**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

Wed-Fri 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm, Sat-Sun 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

**VP Area** President

**Department** 01749 - VENUES DISTRICT

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 15.00

**Close Date** 12/25/2025

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

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.

* Keyword janitorial janitor cleaning custodial custodian

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.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

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, 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.

Disclaimer

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.

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 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. 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.

Job Code: S20801

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.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

_The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._

_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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:_

_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_

_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)_

_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_

_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_

_801-581-8365_

[email protected]_

_Online reports may be submitted at_ **oeo.utah.edu**

_For more information:_

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

_To inquire about this posting, email:_

[email protected]

_or call 801-581-2300._

_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._

_https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport 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._