Custodians (Recreation Center)

Compensation: $12.00 - $18.00 per hour. (Day shift starts at $12.00 per hour. Night shift starts at $14.00 per hour) Part-time Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA) and receive the following great perks: Free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating, and Provo Shooting Sports Park A free Provo City Library CardA 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships (direct family only) Discounts from various local and national vendors What will I do? Clean, maintain, and sanitize City buildings, offices, restrooms, grounds, fixtures, and other designated areas. Sweep, mop, seal, wax, and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets. Wash walls, woodwork, windows, doors, desks, ceilings, and other surface areas. Collect and dispose of waste including emptying garbage containers and replacing liners. Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs including unstopping lavatories, replacing fluorescent tubes and ballasts, and similar assignments. Perform general building maintenance including replacing windows, patching holes, replacing tiles, fixing door jambs and similar projects. Maintain general cleaning equipment including changing filters. Ensure work is completed with minimal disturbance for building occupants. Maintain building security by ensuring doors and windows are locked and secured. Post announcements. Perform other related work as required. What do I need to apply? Two years of experience in general custodial, building, and grounds maintenance OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that would demonstrate an ability to perform the work [substituting each one year of post-secondary education/training for six months of experience]. A valid, lawful Driver License is required. What are the physical demands and environmental factors? Requires physical strength and agility enough to perform the duties of the position, including frequent bending, stretching, reaching, assuming uncomfortable positions, walking, climbing, and moving objects; requires frequent lifting of objects weighing 20-25 lbs. and occasional lifting of objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Requires periodic exposure to adverse weather conditions, various cleaning agents, chemicals, and other caustic substances. What is the selection process? Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on April 14, 2026. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration. If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months. Why Provo City? By planning growth thoughtfully and managing resources responsibly, we maintain a future for Provo that is vibrant, connected and welcoming for families, students, seniors, and business for generations to come. All of this makes Provo well-managed, friendly, economically vibrant, and livable for people at all stages of life.