Custodian I- Utah State Hospital

State of Utah•Provo, UT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah State Hospital is hiring an entry-level Custodian I to perform routine cleaning, laundry, and maintenance at its facility in Provo, Utah. This is a full-time, on-site position scheduled Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Custodians help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment at the hospital. The role involves physical exertion, recurring lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds, and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals or contagious diseases requiring special safety precautions or equipment. The campus is smoke-free, and tobacco or e-cigarette use is not allowed. Employees must pass pre-employment and routine background checks.

Requirements

Familiarity with basic housekeeping practices, techniques, and procedures.
Physical ability to meet the demands of the position, including repetitive and continuous walking, standing, crouching, lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Comfort using cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment.
Must pass pre-employment and routine background checks.

Nice To Haves

Ability to closely follow written or oral instructions and willingly accept training and feedback.
Diligent, reliable, and trustworthy.
Detail-oriented when completing assigned cleaning duties.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Sort soiled linens; wash, dry, fold, and restock clean linens daily.
Clean and maintain floors; dust, wax, and polish furniture; wash windows, mirrors, and other glass or plastic items; and empty trash and garbage.
Maintain buildings and facilities in a clean and orderly condition, including removing snow from sidewalks and doorways as needed.
Clean, sterilize, and disinfect areas and equipment.
Set up and arrange tables and chairs.

Benefits

Job stability within a well-established organization.
Career growth and opportunities to develop skills and gain leadership opportunities.
Meaningful work supporting the community and organizational goals.
Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation and mutual support.
Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account; opt-out cash benefit available.
Multiple dental and vision plan options.
Accrual of 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period, with accrual rates increasing with state longevity.
12 paid holidays per year.
10% employer contribution to a Utah Retirement Systems account (Tier II), with a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or Defined Contribution Plan option.
Access to a UTA Bus Pass.
On-site cafeteria with meals, snacks, and drinks available for purchase.
Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.
Access to comfort rooms on campus and other mental wellness benefits.