Union Custodian

Closing Date

03/04/2026

Facilities Management and Services

No

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

No

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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.

Primary duties include regular restroom upkeep, opening and closing the facility, wiping down surfaces, disposing of debris, emptying trash bins, cleaning windows, checking and cleaning spills, and entering work orders for the maintenance team when appropriate. Deep cleaning areas such as restrooms, event rooms, office suites, custodial closets, the custodial operations center, walls, and building floors are also performed. Periodic longer projects such as waxing/stripping floors, peroxide cleaning of bathrooms, and carpet cleaning may be required.

A secondary duty is to act as a supplement and resource to the Arkansas Union Sustainability Team, providing training in modern sustainability practices and assisting during scheduling or recruitment issues.

Additional administrative duties include maintaining accurate timeclock records, checking email correspondence, and submitting time in accordance with regulations. Union Custodians may assist other Union teams with special circumstances or setup changes for major events. They are considered essential employees during inclement weather events and will be scheduled in consultation with their supervisor. 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.

Position

Schedule:

Tuesday – Saturday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.

• At least one year of custodial experience in an Institute of Education.

• 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 prioritize assignments.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual work.
• Ability to do required lifting (up to 50 lb.).

$31,200

Resume

Proof of Veteran Status

Christopher Powell, Union Facilities Services Supervisor, clp
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

• Criminal Background Check
• Sex Offender Registry
• Substance Abuse Testing

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/A.

Frequent Physical Activity: N/A.

Occasional Physical Activity: N/A.

Yes.