<p>Utah Valley University offers this role as an opportunity to make a visible, meaningful impact on a growing campus community while building a well-rounded maintenance and facilities skill set. Based at UVU's Wasatch Campus in Heber, this position plays a key role in keeping buildings, equipment, and grounds safe, functional, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. The work is hands-on and varied, involving preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, and custodial care across offices, classrooms, and shared spaces. Individuals in this role apply multiple trade skills-including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC-while following established codes and best practices, with support from experienced supervisors when more complex issues arise.</p> <p>In addition to offering stable weekday hours (Monday-Friday, 1:30 pm-10:00 pm, with flexibility), this position provides the satisfaction of seeing the direct results of your work every day. Seasonal snow removal adds variety and a strong sense of teamwork during critical times, with opportunities for overtime when needed. UVU values reliability, craftsmanship, and service, and this role is well-suited for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, enjoys solving practical problems, and wants to contribute to a supportive, mission-driven educational environment.</p> <ul> <li>Performs preventive maintenance to campus facilities and carries out minor maintenance job-related duties as assigned.  </li><li>Secures doors and windows of all areas and all buildings.  </li><li>Assists in emergency procedures and assists in recycling and pest control.  </li><li>Maintains all types of floor surfaces, fabric surfaces, and upholstery.  </li><li>Maintains the grounds and compounds, including snow removal.  </li><li>Maintains halls, stairs, elevators, entryways, and lobbies.  </li><li>Maintains inventory and cleans custodial closets and storage areas.  </li><li>Maintains offices, classrooms, labs, conference rooms, dining room, food preparation and serving areas, and ballroom.  </li><li>Maintains and cleans restrooms, including porcelain and stainless steel surfaces, walls, floor drains, floors, etc.  </li><li>Helps the campus and facilities maintain a good public image by providing a safe, clean, comfortable environment conducive to learning for students, visitors, and employees.  </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li><li>Graduated with a standard high school diploma or the equivalent plus one to three years of experience related to key roles and responsibilities.  </li><li> Must have a valid driver's license. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Graduation with a standard high school diploma or the equivalent AND 1-3 year(s) experience related to key roles and responsibilities. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge</p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge of training in the proper use and disposal of hazardous chemicals and products.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of body fluid cleanup and proper protection.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of proper radio communications.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of pest control.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of all floor types, such as terrazzo, cement, wood, vinyl, and ceramic tile, as well as carpet fibers, weaves, and backings.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of waxes/polishes, acids, other chemicals, buffers, extractors, vacuums, and scrubbers.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of current cleaning techniques and proper cleaning chemicals.</p> </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <ul> <li>Good interpersonal communication skills. </li></ul> <p>Abilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ability to withstand strenuous and adverse working conditions.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to follow oral and written instructions.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to perform skilled custodial duties, equipment maintenance and minor plumbing.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to climb ladders to replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles, and perform other cosmetic repairs.</p> </li></ul>