Custodian I (Multiple Positions)
- Tucson, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
Posting Number req23829
Department Facilities Mgmt-Maint Services
Department Website Link
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position HighlightsAs a Custodian at the University of Arizona, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of classrooms, labs, offices, and all other public spaces. Your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness will contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for all. We pride ourselves on having the best-trained and highest quality custodians providing excellent customer service and positive communication to our campus community.University Facility Services at the University of Arizona consists of over 700 employees and services more than 13 million square feet of campus, keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean, and all utilities running smoothly throughout the campus. TEAMWORK is our strength.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .
Duties & Responsibilities
- Vacuums or sweeps floors, mops, and spot-cleans using commercial vacuum cleaners and other equipment.
- Dusts and/or polishes furniture, blinds, and equipment.
- Cleans restrooms and refills dispensers.
- Initiates work orders for repair/maintenance.
- Moves furniture, equipment, or fixtures as required.
- Reports malfunctions of bathroom fixtures, light fixtures, and/or damages to room and hall furnishings to the supervisor.
- Polishes and strips floors in rooms and halls.
- Extracts carpets, and furniture using extraction equipment.
- Provides quality customer service.
- Ensures all safety precautions are followed in the workplace.
- Communicates effectively in a professional manner and is a team player.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
- Exceptional customer service experience.
- Two years or more of institutional custodial experience.
- Experience operating carpet cleaning and floor finishing machines. For example: buffers, extractors, auto scrubbers, and propane burnishers.
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $16.50 -$18.75
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 2
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our .
Career Stream and Level OC1
Job Family Facilities Mgmt & Services
Job Function Facil, Grounds, & Infra
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 16
Target Hire Date 9/11/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates HR-Client-UFSD_PBCF@arizona.edu
Open Date 9/3/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.