Custodial Worker

University of Arkansas•Fayetteville, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a statewide campus with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. This position is responsible for general cleaning of areas in and around office buildings and laboratories, conference rooms, building common areas, grounds around these buildings and other areas as required. The job duties will include vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, and emptying small office trash cans as well as large trash cans. This position will be responsible for using carpet and floor cleaning equipment. The custodial worker will be responsible for cleaning commodes, sinks, water fountains, etc. This position will also be responsible for snow/ice removal during winter months. This position will have a regular defined work schedule; however, on occasional event days this position will adjust work hours to fit the event. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques.
Knowledge of cleaning equipment operation and maintenance.
Ability to follow instructions and perform repetitive manual work.
Ability to use cleansers and other agents.
Ability to clean floors and furniture.
Ability to use housekeeping cleaning supplies and equipment.
Ability to work independently without close supervision.
Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and to prioritize assignments.
Ability to perform repetitive manual work.
Ability to do required lifting (up to 50 lbs).

Nice To Haves

At least one year of custodial work experience in a commercial/corporate industry.

Responsibilities

General cleaning of areas in and around office buildings and laboratories, conference rooms, building common areas, grounds around these buildings and other areas as required.
Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, and emptying small office trash cans as well as large trash cans.
Using carpet and floor cleaning equipment.
Cleaning commodes, sinks, water fountains, etc.
Snow/ice removal during winter months.
Adjusting work hours to fit occasional event days.