Building Custodian

West Valley City•West Valley City, UT
•$18 - $21

About The Position

Incumbents keep the premises of City office buildings or other assigned City facilities clean and orderly. The role performs routine custodial work, follows safety protocols when using cleaning chemicals and equipment, and may assist with minor repairs and snow removal. The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Starting pay is $18.39–$20.91, depending on qualifications. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Possess a valid Utah driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one.
  • Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, supplies, and equipment.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and safety protocols.
  • Ability to perform routine custodial work with supervision.
  • Reliability and attention to detail in maintaining clean and orderly facilities.
  • Willingness to learn advanced custodial techniques and procedures.
  • Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.
  • Ability to work independently and learn and apply new skills.
  • Demonstrate flexibility, dependability, safety, teamwork, quality work, and job knowledge.
  • Ability to frequently lift, push, carry, or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, twist, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, stretch, and perform repetitive motions.
  • Ability to see details at close range.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of experience performing the listed or related duties is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and polish lighting fixtures, surfaces, and trim.
  • Clean offices, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
  • Dust furniture and equipment and polish metalwork.
  • Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, door panels, and sills.
  • Empty wastebaskets, replace trash liners, and transport trash and waste to disposal areas.
  • Vacuum hallways, offices, conference rooms, and stairs using backpack, upright, and other vacuum equipment.
  • Replenish bathroom supplies and maintain an up-to-date inventory log.
  • Clean human waste and endure associated smells.
  • Use specialized equipment to clean floors.
  • Report maintenance issues to the appropriate supervisor and perform minor repairs if needed.
  • Set up and take down meetings, including moving tables and chairs.
  • Use cleaning chemicals and equipment while following safety precautions.
  • Handle bloodborne pathogens properly and safely using PPE and other methods.
  • Assist with snow removal as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Education assistance program
  • Utah Retirement Systems pension and/or 401(k)
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