About This Role
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Closing Date:
03/04/2026TYPE OF POSITION:
Facilities Management and Services
Workstudy Position:
NoJOB TYPE:
Regular
WORK SHIFT:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
NoINSTITUTION NAME:
University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
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DEPARTMENT:
Union Institutional Services III
Department's Website:
https://union.uark.edu/SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:
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, opening and closing the facility, 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
Position Schedule:
Tuesday – Saturday 7:00am – 3:30pm
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.QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least one year of custodial experience in an Institute of Education
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):
- 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.)
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
$31,200
Required Documents to Apply:
ResumeOptional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Christopher Powell, Union Facilities Services Supervisor, clp001@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have 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.
CONSTANT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
N/AFREQUENT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
N/AOCCASIONAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
N/ABENEFITS ELIGIBLE:
Yes