Custodian

Custodian

Job Summary

Red Butte Garden & Arboretum (RBGA) is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West and together with the University of Utah, is the State Arboretum of Utah. We are located on 100 acres in the foothills on the eastern edge of the University of Utah campus. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. The Garden, which is community-funded; is renowned for its numerous plant collections, display gardens, 580,000 springtime blooming bulbs; including a vast collection of daffodils; gorgeous private event spaces, a world-class outdoor concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
Red Butte Garden is looking for an energetic person to join our custodial team! The ideal candidate will perform various cleaning tasks to provide all staff and guests a safe and clean environment by maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation and freedom from hazards and infections.
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://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/
• https://commuterservices.utah.edu/campus-shuttle/
• https://www.redbuttegarden.org/directions/

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.

• This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Seldom: Hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals). Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking, walking.Often: Bending, reaching overhead, twisting.Seldom: Lifting - up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  This is an entry-level position. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are required.
  
  Six months of related experience is preferred.
  
  Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
  
  Preferences
  · Previous cleaning experience preferred.· Must be available at least one morning during the weekend.
  
  Special Instructions
  
  
  Requisition Number: PRN15097N
  Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
  Work Schedule Summary: This is a seasonal part -time position. Flexible work schedule. Typically 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM shift Monday - Friday with the possibility of weekend and evening hours. 
  Department: 00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
  Location: Campus
  Pay Rate Range: $15.50 - $15.89, depending on experience
  Close Date:
  Open Until Filled:
  
  To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/169134
  
  
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