Custodial Services

Application Deadline: March 17, 2025

Salary: $29,400

About Arkansas Tech:

Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech University and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational resources.

Position Summary:

The Institutional Services Assistant is responsible for general cleaning of areas in and around office buildings, class rooms, lecture halls, conference rooms, auditoriums, resident halls, dining areas, building common areas, and other areas as required. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Removes trash from waste baskets, dumps trash, sanitizes and re*lines trash receptacles daily, or as needed, and operates trash compactors.

Wipes furniture, such as desk tops, tables, and other surfaces.

Cleans walls, windows, window sills, stairways, and entry ways, as needed.

Sweeps, mops, and buffs floors, vacuums floors daily, and shampoos carpets, cleans

baseboards, dusts and/or wipes clean furniture, desk tops, table tops, cabinets, and other surfaces, such as ceiling fans, black/white boards, appliances, and fixtures.

Strips, waxes, and buffs floors, as needed or scheduled.

Cleans bathroom fixtures and stocks restrooms with soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels.

Cleans areas requiring special cleaning methods, by using specific cleansers, sterilizing equipment, and/or disposing of contaminated wastes.

Assists in set*up of events and cleaning after events.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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.).

Minimum Requirements:

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience preferred but not required.

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:

Russellville, AR

Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, standing, and stretching are required

To be considered for the position of Custodial Services, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on March 17, 2025 before 6:00 pm central time.

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