Institutional Services Assistant

Institutional Services Assistant in Housing

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.

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

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

Salary Information: $26,168.00

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

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