Position Number:
County: Bradley
Posting End Date: 5/06/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $32404.94/$15.5793
DDS/Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center/Housekeeping
1 Center Circle Warren AR 71671
The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones take applications protect children or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus working for the State has great perks including a pension maternity leave paid state holidays and much more. At DHS we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Position Information
Class Code: S087C
Grade: GS01
FLSA Status: NONEXEMPT
Salary Range: $32405.00 $51686.00
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 agency/institution policy.
Functions
Removes trash from waste baskets dumps trash sanitizes and relines 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 setup 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 Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability citizenship national origin genetic information military or veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.