University Janitor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/12/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45931B
Job Title
Janitors
Working Title
Custodian
Career Progression Track
S00
Track Level
S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Variable
Work Schedule Summary
Typically, a 6:00am to 2:30pm shift; with availability one morning during the weekend.
Nights and weekend shifts required when Red Butte Garden events necessitate.
VP Area
President
Department
00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$15.00 - $17.00, depending on experience
Close Date
11/12/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
11/12/2026
Job Summary
Red Butte Garden & Arboretum is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our custodial team! The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of cleaning tasks to ensure a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for both staff and guests. This role plays a vital part in upholding our standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety throughout the facility.
University of Utah employees receive a UCard, which can be used for:

• A UTA pass while actively employed at the UofU
• Student-priced tickets for campus events, campus store discounts, and campus library privileges.
• Staff receive a half-priced discount on Garden classes, an employee discount in our giftshop, advance registration opportunities for kids camps and concerts, and two free concert tickets for our Outdoor Concert Series.

Red Butte Garden is accessible via several bus routes that stop in Research Park and at the University Medical Center, as well as the Trax Red line, followed by a short walk or on-demand university campus shuttle. The campus shuttle offers a direct line to Red Butte Garden via the Sunnyside Route. For more information see:

• https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/
• https://commuterservices.utah.edu/campus-shuttle/
• https://www.redbuttegarden.org/directions/

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
1. Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs and dusts floors.
2. Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, and scrubs walls; dusts, cleans and vacuums furniture, fixtures doors and related furnishings by using appropriate cleaning supplies.
3. Operates and maintains electric floor machines, industrial vacuums, carpet shampooing equipment and upholstery shampooing equipment.
4. Cleans, refinishes and maintains a variety of floor coverings.
5. Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers.
6. Transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
7. Replaces sharp containers, transports trash and refuse, removes empty boxes and organizes closets.
8. Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements and level of frequency that may be required
Often: standing, sitting, listening, talking, walking (sometimes on hilly, uneven terrain), driving trams, bending, reaching overhead, and lifting and carrying up to 50lbs.
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, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Janitor, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.
Preferences

• Previous custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, educational, or public setting.
• Must be available at least one morning during the weekend.
• Respectful and professional demeanor when interacting with staff and guests.

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
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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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.