Custodial Worker

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Maintaining regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Creating and maintaining collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• Commensurate with experience.
• Criminal Background Check
• Sex Offender Registry
• Equal opportunity employer
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
• All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED