Maintenance & Set-Up Worker

Details

Open Date 08/13/2026

Requisition Number PRN45914B

Job Title Maintenance & Set-Up Worker

Working Title Maintenance & Set-Up Worker

Career Progression Track B

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

7:00am – 3:30pm Monday – Friday

VP Area President

Department 00318 - University Union (Day Staff)

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $16/hour

Close Date 11/13/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The A. Ray Olpin University Union provides a multitude of programs and services for the campus and surrounding community. The Union is looking for candidates to support that mission by assisting with preventative maintenance and work orders in the Union building. This role will also be responsible for setting up and taking down events as needed.

About Student Affairs

The A. Ray Olpin University Union is part of Student Affairs.Student Affairsis comprised of over 20 departments and is focused on supporting student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose. To that end, we aim to foster an environment that encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods to best meet the needs of our students. As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners..

An excellent benefits package is included (seeherefor a full description of the benefits package):

• 14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions (automatic and immediately vested)

• Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA )

• 11 paid holidays per year plusvacation accruals each month

• Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system

• Tuition reduction for employees and family members

• Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA / FSA savings plans are available

• Free public transportation pass (seeherefor more information)

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks to help keep facilities, equipment, and work areas in good working condition.

• Complete facility work orders, including basic repairs, cleaning, and maintenance activities as assigned.

• Prepares meeting spaces for daily events, which may include planning, set-up, and takedown.

• Sets up chairs, tables, and other equipment or supplies as needed for events.

• Provides incidental services related to events, such as garbage removal or cleaning.

• May be responsible for unloading equipment or supplies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Entry-level position, will receive training on the job. Six months experience equivalency (6 months year of education can be substituted for one year of related work experience) preferred. The ability to perform heavy lifting and stooping; the ability to use a variety of equipment; a commitment to providing excellent customer service; and a valid driver’s license also required.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the:University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

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As perUniversity of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.