Salary: $15.69 Hourly Location : Utah County, UT Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 45892 Agency: 250 Health & Human Services Opening Date: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: 8/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt Recruiter: Keera Johnson, ...@utah.gov, 801.###.#### # of Openings: 1 Location: 1300 E Center Street, Provo, Utah 84606 Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Career Mobility: This position may be filled as a career mobility. Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period. Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details. EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-###-####. Job Description Do you love to clean and do you want to make a difference in your community? The Utah State Hospital (USH) is seeking a capable, diligent employee to work as an entry-level Custodian. Custodians at USH are responsible for routine cleaning, laundry, and maintenance of our beautiful facility. This position is full-time, (Monday-Friday 1130am-8pm) and includes a full Statebenefits package! We are also offering *The bonus will be paid in installment payments leading up to your 12 month mark for new full time employees.* The Minimum Qualifications:
- Familiar with basic housekeeping practices, techniques, and procedures.
- Physically able to meet the demands of the position, which includes, but is not limited to repetitive and continuous walking, standing, crouching, lifting, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Comfortable using cleaning chemicals, tools and equipment.
The Preferred Qualifications:
- Able to closely follow written or oral instruction and willingly accept training and feedback.
- Diligent, reliable and trustworthy.
- Detail oriented when completing assigned cleaning duties.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Principal Duties
- Sorts soiled linens, washing, drying, folding, and re-stocking clean linens on a daily basis.
- Cleans and maintains floors, dusts, waxes, and polishes furniture, washes windows, mirrors, and other glass or plastic items, empties trash and garbage, etc.
- Maintains building(s) and/or facilities in a clean and orderly condition and/or removes snow from sidewalks and doorways, etc.
- Cleans, sterilizes, and or disinfects areas and/or equipment.
- Sets up and arranges tables and chairs.
Why You Would Love Our TeamSituated on a beautiful campus at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, the USH is conveniently close to all the best recreation Utah Valley has to offer. The USH offers employees a safe and respectful environment, working together to promote hope and offer improved quality of life for individuals with mental illness. Benefits The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: Additional Benefits Access to a UTA Bus Pass. Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase. Access to comfort rooms while on campus, and as well as other mental wellness benefits. Access to the USH Disc Golf Course. The AgencyOur beautiful campus is situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, conveniently close to several Universities, great housing options in wonderful neighborhoods, and all the best recreation Utah Valley has to offer. For more information about the USH, our philosophy, mission, and treatment programs, we invite you to browse Supplemental Information
- In this position you will likely encounter risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
- The work of this position requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restrictive areas, etc.
- Department of Human Resource Management rules and Department of Human and Health Services policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
- The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment. No tobacco use is allowed on campus.
- Applicants must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks.
- Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.
Benefits: The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click FMLA General Notice: (right click + open link in new tab) (clic derecho + abrir en una pestaña nueva?) 01 Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
- State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah)
- Referred by a Friend or Family
- Indeed
- Other External Job Board or Site
- LinkedIn
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
- Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.)
- Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
- University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.)
- Contacted by a Recruiter
- Career or Job Fair
- Internship
- Interviewed for different position
- Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.)
- Other (not listed above)
02 Employees of the Utah State Hospital (USH) work directly with children and vulnerable adults. As such, all USH employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks. In accordance with the exemption noted in Utah Code 34-52-201(4)(e), we request that you disclose below, any background information which may preclude you from working with a vulnerable population. 03 Are you a current or previous employee of the State of Utah?
- Current State of Utah Employee
- Previous State of Utah Employee
- Never been a State of Utah Employee
04 How many years of custodial experience do you have?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 5 or more years
05 Describe your job-related experience doing custodial work. 06 The current hourly wage for this position is $15.69 per hour. Are you willing to accept $15.69 per hour?
07 Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. Please type a phone number where you can be reached, Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm. Required Question