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Closing Date:
05/18/2025
Type of Position:
Skilled Labor
Job Type:
Regular
Evening Shift (United States of America)
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
NWA Campus Ops EVS
Departments Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
This position is located in Fayetteville Arkansas.
The Housekeeper is responsible for general cleaning areas in office buildings resident halls or other areas and operating laundry machines and training others in laundry operations. This position is classified as essential personnel and may require overtime based on departmental needs.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment operation.
- Ability to follow instructions both oral and written.
- Proficiency in using cleaning supplies and maintaining equipment.
- Strong customer service attitude and effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently multitask and establish priorities.
- Physical capability to perform tasks such as bending lifting and reaching for extended periods.
- Awareness of safety compliance and accountability for assigned tasks.
- Ability to adapt to a fastpaced detailoriented work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of housekeeping/janitorial experience.
Additional Information:
Key Responsibilities:
- Empty waste receptacles and replace waste liners.
- Sweeps mops and buffs floors
- Vacuums and shampoo rugs
- Strips and refinishes floors as needed.
- Cleans bathroom basins fixtures mirrors stall doors toilets showers vents and stocks bathroom with soap toilet tissue and paper towels.
- Clean areas requiring special cleaning methods (Patient beds exam tables IV poles wheelchairs carts and surgical lighting) by use of specific cleansers sterilized equipment and/or disposing of contaminated wastes.
- Collects and sends dirty linens and towels to laundry.
- Disposal and transport of solid waste.
- Clean vertical and horizontal surfaces (Seating tabletops desks sinks doors dispensers water fountains vents bedside tables IV poles light switches floors walls windows etc.).
- Clean restrooms (faucets sinks toilets tubs showers stall partitions receptacles etc.)
- Serves as liaison between all customers patients nurses researchers and students.
- Participates in internal activities and / or training as required or suggested by the institution/department.
- May perform other duties as assigned
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply:
Resume
List of three Professional References (name email business title) Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check
This position is subject to preemployment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Standing Talking Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Pulling Pushing
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching
Benefits Eligible:
Yes