Job Details

Custodian

Position Number: 7002980
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Facilities Management

Custodian

Job Summary

Red Butte Garden and Arboretumis one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West, a regional center for plant-based science education, conservation and research, and cultural enrichment. As part of a state arboretum that encompasses the University of Utah campus, the Garden cultivates an essential urban forestland of over 2,000 trees in 456 different taxa. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 20 acres of developed gardens, and approximately five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive 80-acre natural area.

Community-funded, the Garden is renowned for its diverse plant collections, themed gardens, and spectacular mountain setting, with nearly 600,000 springtime blooming bulbs, award-winning horticulture-based educational programs, and an iconic outdoor summer concert series.Guests come to the Garden for a myriad of reasons: to connect with nature, to participate in cultural programs, concerts, and wellness activities, and to attend lectures, classes and workshops. Innovative children's education programs promote environmental sustainability, and educate the next generation of botanists and naturalists, while engaging classes inspire adults to remain lifelong learners.

Red Butte Garden is seeking an energetic and reliable individual to join our custodial team! The ideal candidate will perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for all staff and guests. This role plays a key part in upholding our high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.

University of Utah employees receive a UCard, which can be used for:

A UTA pass while actively employed at the University of Utah.
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 gift shop, 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 UTA 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 an on-demand University of Utah campus shuttle. The Sunnyside Route offers direct service to Red Butte Garden and operates Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, excluding academic breaks. For more information see:

Physical Requirements and Frequency

Nearly Continuous: Sitting, hearing, listening, speaking, and walking.
Frequent: Bending, reaching overhead, and twisting.
Occasional: Lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, and squatting.

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, mops, scrubs, and dusts floors to maintain cleanliness and safety.
2. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, including toilets, sinks, showers, bathtubs, and walls; dusts, vacuums, and wipes down furniture, fixtures, doors, and related furnishings using appropriate cleaning supplies.
3. Operates and maintains custodial equipment such as electric floor machines, industrial vacuums, carpet shampooers, and upholstery cleaning machines.
4. Cleans, refinishes, and maintains various types of floor coverings.
5. Properly labels and disposes of infections waste bags and containers in accordance with safely protocols.
6. Transports custodial supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
7. Replaces sharps containers, removes trash and empty boxes, and organizes storage closets.

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.
Janitor, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Preferences

Previous cleaning experience preferred.
Must be available at least one morning during the weekend.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16845N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: This is a part-time position offering a flexible work schedule. The standard shift is during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.
Department: 00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $16.00 - $17.00 depending on experience
Close Date: 6/13/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/197726