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Closing Date

08/24/2026

Type Of Position

Facilities Management and Services

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

Summary Of Job Duties

The Union Custodial Technician maintains a clean, safe, and welcoming Arkansas Union for students, staff, tenants, and visitors. They perform daily cleaning, support facility operations, and deliver excellent customer service to ensure the building is operational, comfortable, and inviting. Key duties include detailed cleaning of restrooms, offices, classrooms, lounges, meeting rooms, entrances, elevators, and common areas. Tasks involve sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, buffing, waxing, dust mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting high-touch surfaces, and maintaining carpets, windows, walls, and fixtures. They handle spill response, waste disposal, sanitizing containers, operate custodial equipment, and manage custodial supplies. Additionally, they respond to work requests and facility issues, assist with room resets and building readiness, conduct inspections, communicate via work orders and email, and handle locking/unlocking. They follow safety protocols for chemicals and biohazards and remain flexible and dependable during events, weather, or staffing shortages. 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:

• Ability to effectively communicate to be able to perform job duties

Preferred Qualifications

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• Experience in the custodial field
• Experience working in an environment where young adults are present

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment operation and maintenance
• Ability to work in a large, high-traffic public building, around large crowds
• Ability to communicate professionally with students, teachers, visitors, and staff
• 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 lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

Additional Information

Salary Information

$31,200 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents to Apply

Resume Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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 preference, 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

Hearing, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity

Balancing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Kneeling

Occasional Physical Activity

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Benefits Eligible

Yes