Facilities Custodian (FT)

City of Saratoga Springs•Saratoga Springs, UT

About The Position

The City of Saratoga Springs is hiring a full-time Custodian in its Administration Department, working approximately 40 hours per week. The position performs routine custodial duties to keep facilities clean, safe, attractive, and secure. It works under the specific direction of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, the general direction of the Office & Facilities Administrator, and the general supervision of the City Manager. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. The employee may also be required to work outside regular business hours for emergency cleanup and repairs or scheduled maintenance. The role requires a minimum of two years of experience in custodial work, building maintenance, or a related field; a high school diploma or GED; and a valid Utah driver’s license. The employee must be able to operate janitorial equipment safely, work independently, follow instructions, handle multiple projects, communicate effectively, and comply with safety practices and OSHA mandates. The position involves physical work, including handling items and carts of specified weights, climbing and balancing, and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals. Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and a background check are required. The salary range is $18.70 to $26.17 per hour, with hiring normally at the minimum and not above the midpoint of $22.44 per hour. Benefits include health insurance options, dental and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, wellness incentives, a health savings account with employer match, optional vision and other supplemental coverage, Utah Public Retirement System participation, a 401(k) contribution in lieu of Social Security contributions, paid leave, and holidays. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two years of experience in custodial work, building maintenance, or a related field.
Valid Utah driver’s license.
Knowledge of industrial cleaning and custodial duties, cleaning methods and supplies, simple record keeping, and custodial safety practices and procedures.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and schedules, and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to safely operate janitorial equipment and machines, and climb ladders and balance without assistance.
Ability to understand verbal and written directions and instructions, and organize and follow through with multiple custodial projects of varying complexity.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff and the general public.
Ability to maintain a safe and clean environment and adhere to safety practices and OSHA mandates.
Ability to perform the described physical demands and work for sustained periods while maintaining efficiency, attention to detail, alertness, proficiency, and accuracy.
Must complete pre-employment drug testing, provide proof of employment eligibility, and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Perform custodial and cleaning tasks, including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, dusting, cleaning interior windows, sanitizing bathrooms, locker rooms, kitchens, and break rooms, polishing fixtures, and refilling dispensers.
Maintain facilities so they are clean, safe, attractive, and secure.
Work outside regular business hours as needed for emergency cleanup and repairs or scheduled maintenance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Drive City vehicles as required.

Benefits

Several health insurance options, including one with a $0 employee premium payroll deduction with wellness program participation.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Employee assistance program, including short-term mental health counseling services for the whole family.
Free Teledoc program for the whole family.
Monetary incentives for wellness program participation.
Health savings account with an employer match.
Optional vision, accident, hospital, critical illness, and additional life insurance coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Utah Public Retirement System pension participation.
Employer contribution of 6.2% of salary to a 401(k) retirement plan in lieu of Social Security contributions.
120 hours of paid time off accrued annually.
40 hours of short-term medical leave accrued annually.
11 holidays annually.