Job Information
University of Utah Custodian in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 11/20/2024
Requisition Number PRN40394B
Job Title Custodian
Working Title Custodian
Job Grade A
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
6am – 3pm
VP Area President
Department 01751 - ACADEMIC DISTRICT
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $7.25-$15.00
Close Date 02/20/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
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.
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.
- 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
Six months of related experience is preferred.
Dependent upon assigned department, a valid Utah driver’s license may be required.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions 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 Custodian position provides cleaning services and trash collection and works with one or more Custodians 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.
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/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
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