Institutional Services Assistant

at Arkansas State University in State University, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Position 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provide basic cleaning of the Arkansas Biosciences Institute which includes:
2. Remove trash from all areas and disposes of properly.
3. Clean walls, windows, window sills, stairways, and entry ways, as needed.
4. Sweeps, mops, and buffs floors, vacuums floors and shampoos carpets, cleans baseboards.
5. Dusts and/or wipes clean furniture, desk tops, table tops, cabinets, and other surfaces, such white boards, appliances, and fixtures.
6. Sanitize restrooms and stocks restrooms with soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels.
7. Clean areas requiring special cleaning methods, by using specific cleansers, sterilizing equipment, and/or disposing of contaminated wastes.
8. Assist in set-up of events and cleaning after events.
9. Adhere to the guidelines of special areas within the research facility.
10. Monitor and order supplies as needed.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/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.).

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CDT on the position closing date

Must be a team player.

Minimum Qualifications:

The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma

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