Works under the direction of a Manager to coordinate and direct the activities of the USU Tooele Campus facility’s maintenance services to ensure campus facilities are property cleaned and maintained, maximizing a healthy, safe, pleasant and functional environment.

• Performs direct labor cleaning and maintenance duties as a working member of the department.
• Ensures both the cleaning and maintenance of internal and external assigned facilities, including performing minor repairs to buildings and equipment such as tightening fasteners, replacing ceiling and floor tiles, maintaining lighting, making minor window adjustments, adjusting thermostats, unplugging toilets and drains, etc.
• Performs basic, scheduled preventive maintenance on buildings, equipment, campus vehicles and other motorized equipment.
• Maintains a listing of preferred building contractors or service vendors and keeps records of all repair and maintenance activities including preventive maintenance work.
• Conducts building audits and inspections to ensure that the quality of work done by contractors consistently meets established procedures, safety regulations and control standards.
• Assists in completing the annual building self-inspection survey for Risk Management in Logan.
• Organizes and coordinates building workloads, and implements core cleaning and specialist’s cleaning practices.
• Coordinates set up and dismantling of furnishings for events.
• Works with campus Director of Operations and the assigned Facilities Manager in Logan to outsource facilities maintenance and landscaping work as needed; schedules work by external contractors; monitors satisfactory completion of outsourced work.
• Enforces proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and makes or recommends purchases to meet the needs of the area.
• Assists in the annual budget planning process and regularly monitors expenditures.
• May train, coach, and inform temporary or hourly facilities maintenance employees on new work methods or procedures, safety regulations, work policies, codes, and standards.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) years commercial cleaning work experience.
• Satisfactory completion of training in: safety, chemicals, equipment, MSDS, sexual harassment, blood borne pathogen, and Hantavirus.
• Valid driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of chemical cleaning supplies and application.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and standards.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and equipment used in routine building maintenance.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Knowledge of safe grounds maintenance methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic building and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to use and care for hand and power tools used in custodial work.
• Ability to learn and care for an assigned area and equipment.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, carpet extractors, burnishers, etc.
• Ability to identify maintenance problems that need the attention of repair personnel.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to learn through observation and hands on experience.
• Ability to understand and follow directions without close supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure; meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to complete routine paperwork

Fundamental Abilites:

Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:

• Communicating: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Problem solving: Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.
• Monitoring: Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Critical Thinking: Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.
• Team Building: Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
• Active Listening: Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.
• Service Orientation: Actively seeks opportunities to help others.
• Conflict Resolution: Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be frustrated.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

The position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (50 pounds) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Additionally, the work environment can include confined or narrow spaces. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 02/2025

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In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 06/2025