Job Details

Lead Custodian

Position Number: 6775423
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Facilities Management

Lead Custodian

Salary: $35,258.00 - $41,480.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2605301
Closing: 12/12/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Position Announcement

As a Custodial Lead at Utah Valley University, you will play a key role in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for students, employees, and guests. In this leadership position, you'll guide full-time, part-time, and temporary custodial staff in effective cleaning practices, proper floor care, furniture setup and moving, and adherence to safety procedures. Your work ensures that learning environments and campus facilities operate smoothly and consistently meet UVU's high standards of care.

This role offers a dynamic work experience with regular rotation between campus areas, providing variety and the chance to develop a broad understanding of facility needs. You'll have the opportunity to mentor team members, strengthen your supervisory and organizational skills, and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment. The shift for this position is 6:00 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, offering a predictable schedule and the ability to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes at one of Utah's fastest-growing universities.

Summary of Responsibilities

Supervises and trains full-time, part-time, and temporary custodial personnel in all custodial operations.
Trains and ensures 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 efficiency and good quality.
Maintains inventory and issues supplies to custodians.
Assists facilities to maintain a good public image by providing a safe, clean, comfortable environment conducive to learning for students, visitors and employees.
Performs and ensures the daily maintenance and cleanliness of custodial equipment.
Reports building and equipment repair needs to the 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 plus one year of full-time custodial experience, including some supervision (part-time experience prorated).
A driver's license is required for this position.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Knowledge of training in 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 discomforts.
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.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5161524/lead-custodian

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