Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

**The last day to submit an application for this position is by February 17, 2026, 11:59pm MST. **

Custodial Specialist – WSC (Part-time)

This position represents Campus Life Support Services to the diverse patrons of the Wilkinson Student Center. It works closely with the WSC Custodial Supervisor to elevate the experience of customers who are both affiliated and unaffiliated with the university. It does this by helping to maintain a well-manicured facility, preparing event set up spaces for patron use, and quickly responding to various patron issues and requests.

Note: This is a part-time position (28) hours per week requiring availability for the night shift scheduled between 6:00 PM and 2:00 AM.

What you’ll do in this position:

Maintenance of the WSC’s Appearance

• Maintain daily cleanliness of over 380,000 ft² of the WSC to ensure the building looks inviting and well cared for
• Clean and organize public spaces, including furniture, tables, ottomans, and removal of fliers and equipment
• Regularly clean carpets and polish Terrazzo surfaces
• Occasionally maintain an additional 25,000 ft² of maintenance and HVAC space and identify areas needing extra attention

Event Set-up

• Provide equipment and prepare spaces for more than 12,000 events annually, ranging from small study spaces to large churchwide events
• Maintain over 64,000 ft² of event room space and set up equipment for scheduled events

Building and Event Support

• Unlock and secure rooms for events and assist with building safety, maintenance needs, and evacuations
• Prepare the building for Wards and Stakes meetings on Sundays and attend to Ward and Stake needs, including occasional Sunday work

Personal Development

• Attend approved workshops and seek opportunities to learn and develop new skills and methods

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.

Physical Effort

• Moderate – Physical effort represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx. 20-50 lbs.) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools. May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions.

Environment

• Frequent exposure to unfavorable conditions such as all-weather, or working in cramped, very dirty, or unpleasant quarters

Hazards

• Moderate existing or potential hazards

Physical Requirements:

• Noise from leaf blower: 20 min. to 1 hour; up to 5 days per week
• Work outside in winter shoveling snow: 20 min. to 2 hours; depends on snowfall
• Work in wet conditions cleaning restrooms: 30 minutes; up to 10 times per day
• Vacuuming, running floor machines, buffers: 2 hours to 4 hours; 5 days a week
• Genie® lift: 1 hour to 2 hours; 1–2 times a week
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals: 8 hours; 5 days a week
• Lifting tables, chairs, riser stairs: 2 hours to 4 hours; 5 days a week
• Climbing ladders for cleaning, changing light bulbs, etc.: 30 min; daily
• Moving offices and other furniture for cleaning purposes: 1 hour; monthly
• High and low work (stretching, reaching, pushing, pulling, etc.): 1 hour; daily

Preferred

• Two years’ professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401(k). BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 46

Typical Starting Pay: $17.00 - $21.50 per hour

**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before by 11:59 pm MST. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!