--- title: Janitors at University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT description: University of Utah is hiring for the Janitors role in Salt Lake City, UT. Pays $17 per hour. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/janitors-at-university-of-utah-01a189df-5b5a-7e2b-ba04-8b45675b4154 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join University of Utah as Janitors in Salt Lake City, UT. Pays $17 per hour. Full-time role. Requires 1+ year of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/uvgqse.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [University of Utah](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/university-of-utah?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Salt Lake City, UT | | **Salary** | $17/hr | | **Type** | Full Time, Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 29, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for University of Utah. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for University of Utah. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $32,000 – $40,000 a year (median $36,000). ## Description Details | Open Date | 10/29/2026 | | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Requisition Number | PRN46633B | | Job Title | Janitors | | Working Title | Custodian | | Career Progression Track | S00 | | Track Level | S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support | | FLSA Code | Nonexempt | | Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No | | Standard Hours per Week | 40 | | Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time | | Shift | Variable | | Work Schedule Summary | Typically, 6:00am to 2:30pm, with weekend availability required. Evening and weekend shifts may be required to accommodate events at Red Butte Garden. | | VP Area | President | | Department | 00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum | | Location | Campus | | City | Salt Lake City, UT | | Type of Recruitment | External Posting | | Pay Rate Range | $17.00 / hr | | Close Date | 01/29/2027 | | Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | | | Job Summary | [**Red Butte Garden & Arboretum**](https://redbuttegarden.org/) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our custodial team! The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of cleaning tasks to ensure a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for both staff and guests. This role plays a vital part in upholding our standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety throughout the facility.   University of Utah employees receive a UCard, which can be used for:   A UTA pass while actively employed at the UofU Student-priced tickets for campus events, campus store discounts, and campus library privileges. Staff receive a half-priced discount on Garden classes, an employee discount in our giftshop, advance registration opportunities for kids camps and concerts, and two free concert tickets for our Outdoor Concert Series. Red Butte Garden is accessible via several bus routes that stop in Research Park and at the University Medical Center, as well as the Trax Red line, followed by a short walk or on-demand university campus shuttle. The campus shuttle offers a direct line to Red Butte Garden via the Sunnyside Route. For more information see: [**https://www.redbuttegarden.org/directions/**](https://www.redbuttegarden.org/directions/%20)   **Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu** **The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.** | | Responsibilities | 1. Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs and dusts floors. 2. Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, and scrubs walls; dusts, cleans and vacuums furniture, fixtures doors and related furnishings by using appropriate cleaning supplies. 3. Operates and maintains electric floor machines, industrial vacuums, carpet shampooing equipment and upholstery shampooing equipment. 4. Cleans, refinishes and maintains a variety of floor coverings. 5. Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers. 6. Transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas. 7. Replaces sharp containers, transports trash and refuse, removes empty boxes and organizes closets. 8. Other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements and level of frequency that may be required Often: standing, sitting, listening, talking, walking (sometimes on hilly, uneven terrain), driving trams, bending, reaching overhead, and lifting and carrying up to 50lbs. | | Minimum Qualifications | **EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:** 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). **Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:** **Janitor, II:** Requires at least 1 year of related experience. **Janitor, III:** Requires 3+ years of related experience. | | Preferences | Previous custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, educational, or public setting. Must be available at least one morning during the weekend. Respectful and professional demeanor when interacting with staff and guests. | | Type | Benefited Staff | | Special Instructions Summary | | | Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: [**University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page**](https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/). Online reports may be submitted at This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per [**University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members**](https://regulations.utah.edu/human-resources/), a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period. | ## Benefits - Discounts/Reimbursements ## Related - [More jobs at University of Utah](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/university-of-utah?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Operations & Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cleaning & Janitorial Services jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration/cleaning-and-janitorial-services?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Custodian / Cleaner jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration/cleaning-and-janitorial-services/custodian-cleaner?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70473 jobs - [Utah](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/utah?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 25081 jobs - [Salt Lake City, UT](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/utah/salt-lake-city?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8008 jobs - [University of Utah](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/university-of-utah?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1207 jobs ## Related pages - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70473 jobs - [Utah](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/utah?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 25081 jobs - [Salt Lake City, UT](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/utah/salt-lake-city?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8008 jobs - [University of Utah](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/university-of-utah?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1207 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)