Job Details

Lead Custodian

Position Number: 7263216
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Facilities Management

Lead Custodian

Salary: $35,963.00 - $42,310.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2606129
Closing: 7/7/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: Main Campus - Orem
Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Position Announcement

Join Utah Valley University in a supervisory role where your leadership directly enhances the campus environment and daily experience of students, employees, and visitors. As a Custodial Supervisor, you will guide and support a team of full-time, part-time, and temporary staff in delivering high-quality cleaning, floor care, and facility setup services. Your work ensures that campus spaces remain clean, safe, and ready to support learning and events, making a visible and meaningful impact across the university.

This position offers consistent evening hours and the opportunity to lead in a dynamic, team-oriented setting where adaptability and organization are key. With responsibilities that include training staff, overseeing safety practices, and managing rotating work assignments, you'll build leadership and operational expertise while contributing to a well-functioning campus. Ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, values teamwork, and enjoys hands-on leadership, this role provides stability, variety, and the chance to make a lasting difference.

This position is scheduled to work Monday through Thursday from 4:15 p.m. to 1:15 a.m., and Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to midnight.

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 to provide efficiency and good quality.
Maintains inventory and issues supplies to custodians.
Assists facilities in maintaining 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

Completion of high school or equivalent, combined with at least one year of custodial experience, including supervisory responsibilities.

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.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5386841/lead-custodian

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