Facilities Management - Custodian I - 2nd Shift
About The Position
This position is for a Custodian I within the Building Services Department at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. The University is a land-grant institution, classified among the nation's top 2 percent of universities for research activity, dedicated to advancing the state through education, research, and outreach. The campus is situated in Fayetteville, a community recognized as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The role primarily involves general cleaning and maintenance duties across various campus buildings, including offices, classrooms, lecture halls, conference rooms, auditoriums, and common areas. Additionally, the Custodian I will be responsible for snow and ice removal during winter months. The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Requirements
- Ability to effectively communicate to be able to perform job duties
- 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 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 experience in the commercial/corporate industry
Responsibilities
- General cleaning of areas in and around office buildings, classrooms, lecture halls, conference rooms, auditoriums, building common areas, and other areas on campus as required
- Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting
- Emptying small office trash cans as well as large Brute trash cans
- Using a carpet extractor and a floor buffer
- Cleaning commodes, sinks, water fountains, etc.
- Snow/ice removal during winter months
- Other duties as assigned
- Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance
- Ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
Benefits
- University contributions to health insurance
- University contributions to dental insurance
- University contributions to life insurance
- University contributions to disability insurance
- Tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- Immediate leave accrual
- Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
