Institutional Services Assistant

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Skilled LaborNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Campus Living

Summary of Job Duties:

The Institutional Services Assistant in Housing is responsible for general cleaning in an area within the student housing complex such as residence halls, apartments, rental houses, or common spaces. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience 

• Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. ​

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• One year of commercial cleaning experience, including general cleaning and floor care such as stripping and waxing, is preferred.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Removes trash from buildings to dumpster sites;

• Sanitizes and re-lines trash receptacles;

• Wipes furniture, tables, cabinets, and other surfaces;

• Cleans walls, floors, windows, window sills, stairways, and entryways;

• Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes buffs floors;

• Vacuums and shampoos carpets;

• Cleans bathroom fixtures and restocks soap, tissue, and paper towels;

• Cleans and sanitizes kitchens, including appliances, sinks, and countertops;

• Cleans areas requiring special cleaning methods by using specified cleansers, sterilizes equipment, and disposes of contaminated waste;

• Assists in the set-up for events and cleaning after events;

• Removes recyclables and sanitizes containers;

• Keeps the cleaning cart and assigned supply room neat and organized;

• Properly cares for mop heads, buckets, brooms, and other equipment;

• Maintains Material Safety Data Sheets on all chemicals and adheres to proper safety procedures;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic commercial cleaning techniques;

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment operation and maintenance;

• Skilled in floor care, particularly stripping, waxing, and buffing hard surfaces;

• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks within established time frames;

• Ability to use a variety of commercial cleansers.

Additional Information:

$26,168.00Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Kimya Herd, Assistant Director for Finance and Operations, [email protected]

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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:

Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Driving, Hearing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Stooping, Talking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes