Union Custodian

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

29d

About The Position

The Union Custodian is a part of the Arkansas Union’s custodial/sustainability team and is among a wide range of full-time positions available at the Arkansas Union. The position’s primary responsibility is to carry out custodial operations as directed for the Arkansas Union while acting as a supplement and resource for the Arkansas Union’s sustainability program. This position also has light administrative duties. The primary duties of the Union Custodian fall into the realm of Custodial Operations. Union Custodians are responsible for regular restroom upkeep such as stocking paper products and wiping down counters, wiping down surfaces in public areas, disposing of loose debris on the floor, emptying trash bins and replacing can liners, cleaning windows, checking for and cleaning up spills, and entering work orders for the maintenance team when appropriate. Union Custodians are also responsible for deep cleaning areas such as restrooms, event rooms, appropriate tenant office suites, custodial closets, the custodial operations center, walls, and building floors. Periodically Union Custodians will also be expected to complete more lengthy projects such as waxing/stripping floors, peroxide cleaning of bathrooms, and carpet cleaning. A secondary duty of a Union Custodian is to act as a supplement and resource to the Arkansas Union Sustainability Team. Union Custodians will be trained in modern sustainability practices involving waste diversion and energy savings. Union Custodians will be expected to act as an informational resource to the Sustainability Team which is made up of mostly student workers and volunteers. In the event that regular sustainability operations are impacted by scheduling or recruitment problems Union Custodians will be expected to assist in waste diversion efforts in the Arkansas Union until the issue is resolved. Union Custodians are also expected to complete light administrative duties such as maintaining accurate timeclock records, checking email correspondence regularly, and submitting time in manner which adheres to set regulations. Infrequent responsibilities of Union Custodians fall into the realm of continuity of building services which include assisting other Arkansas Union teams experiencing special circumstances such as staffing issues or assisting in a necessary quick setup change for major events. Union Custodians are considered essential employees during inclement weather events and will be scheduled in consultation with their supervisor as safety permits Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. The positions available are the following: Monday through Friday, 04:00pm – 12:30am

Requirements

• The 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 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.)

Responsibilities

• Regular restroom upkeep such as stocking paper products and wiping down counters
• Wiping down surfaces in public areas
• Disposing of loose debris on the floor
• Emptying trash bins and replacing can liners
• Cleaning windows
• Checking for and cleaning up spills
• Entering work orders for the maintenance team when appropriate
• Deep cleaning areas such as restrooms, event rooms, appropriate tenant office suites, custodial closets, the custodial operations center, walls, and building floors
• Waxing/stripping floors
• Peroxide cleaning of bathrooms
• Carpet cleaning
• Act as an informational resource to the Sustainability Team
• Assist in waste diversion efforts in the Arkansas Union until the issue is resolved
• Maintaining accurate timeclock records
• Checking email correspondence regularly
• Submitting time in manner which adheres to set regulations
• Assisting other Arkansas Union teams experiencing special circumstances such as staffing issues or assisting in a necessary quick setup change for major events

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees