Institutional Service Assistant (Current and Anticipated Future Openings)
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Job Number: job requisition id R0068014
Location:
Fayetteville
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Closing Date:
08/11/2026
Type of Position:
Workstudy
Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship
Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the
University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities
with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through
education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing
creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a
welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous
Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its
focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a
workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life
and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of
retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the
position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a
disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability
Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for
each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please
contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
Building Services
Department’s
Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Service Assistant is responsible for general cleaning of areas in
and around residential halls and/or Housing managed facilities, including public areas, bathrooms, classrooms, conference rooms, and other
areas as required. These areas shall be maintained at an APPA (Association of Physical Plant Administrators) Level 2 standard. This position
also conducts building turnovers for camps on compressed schedules as well as deep cleaning of all residential facilities over the summer.
Flexibility of schedule is required to meet the workload. This position requires you to attend and to complete training in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, 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:
- Experience in the custodial field
- Experience working in
an environment where young adults are present
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):
- Ability to work
independently without close supervision with a high attention to detail - Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability
to prioritize multiple tasks and assignments - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds waist high, climb stairs daily, and operate basic
cleaning equipment - Ability to communicate effectively with others in the workplace
Additional
Information:
Salary Information:
$31,200
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of
Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of
Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Sandra Steele, ss396@uark.edu
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening
Requirements:
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:
Frequent Physical
Activity:
Occasional Physical Activity:
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
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