Lead Custodian

Lead Custodian

Salary

$35,963.00 - $42,310.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff

Job Number

FY2706669

Division

VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Department

Physical Plant - Custodial

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

First Review Date

10/08/2026

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking a Lead Custodian to help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming spaces across campus. Working under the direction of Custodial Services, this position provides hands-on leadership by supervising full-time, part-time, and temporary custodial personnel and supporting quality floor care, cleaning, furniture setup and moving, and safe work practices. The role offers variety through regular rotations between work areas, providing an opportunity to work across different campus spaces while supporting the daily operations of UVU.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 4:15 p.m.-1:15 a.m.; Friday, 8:00 p.m.-midnight.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains full-time, part-time and temporary custodial personnel in all custodial operations.

• Trains and monitors safety in working with hazardous chemicals, cleanup of body fluids, ladders, lifts and other equipment.

• Adheres to department cleaning, lock-up/unlocking, and furniture set-up in order to provide proper facilities cleanliness.

• Maintains inventory and issues supplies to custodians.

• Helps the campus and facilities maintain a safe, clean, comfortable environment conducive to learning.

• Performs and ensures the daily maintenance and cleanliness of custodial equipment.

• Reports building and equipment repair issues to Custodial Supervisor.

• Assumes duties of Custodians, other Leads and some duties of the Custodial Supervisors in their absence.

• Builds team cohesion and unity while addressing potential discord between team members.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent AND one year of full-time custodial experience, including some supervision. Part-time experience will be prorated.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of training in the proper use of hazardous chemicals and products.

• Knowledge of cleanup and proper protection from body fluids.

• Knowledge of pest control.

• Knowledge of all floor types, such as cement, wood, vinyl, and ceramic tile, as well as carpet fibers, weaves, and backings.

• Knowledge of waxes/polishes, acids, common cleaning chemicals, buffers, extractors, vacuums, and scrubbers.

• Knowledge of general maintenance operations.

Skills

• Good interpersonal communication skills.

• Good interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Computer use such as Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS software (desktop and apps).

Abilities

• Ability to supervise and provide on-the-job training.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Must be able to perform heavy lifting with the ability to expend arduous physical effort and to work in conditions that may involve some hazards and at times, considerable discomfort.

• Problem solving, prioritization, and delegation.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.

01

Do you meet the required qualifications as outlined: Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent AND one year of full-time custodial experience, including some supervision. Part-time experience will be prorated?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

03

How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• <1
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8+

04

Can you work the following schedule: Monday-Thursday, 4:15 p.m.-1:15 a.m.; Friday, 8:00 p.m.-midnight.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu