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Custodian

Admin/Operations

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West, a regional center for plant-based science education, conservation and research, and cultural enrichment. As part of a state arboretum that encompasses the University of Utah campus, the Garden cultivates an essential urban forestland of over 2,000 trees in 456 different taxa. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 20 acres of developed gardens, and approximately five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive 80-acre natural area


Red Butte Garden & Arboretum 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.



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.



Qualifications:


Janitor, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.



Janitor, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu


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Additional Info

Job Type : Full-time

Organization Mission : To connect people with plants and the beauty of living landscapes.

Work Model : On-site

Closing Date : 9/24/2026

Compensation Type : Hourly

Job Status : Nonexempt

Pay Range : $15.00 - $17.00

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