Custodian II - 1st Shift - Weekend

About the role

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• Closing Date: 11/12/2026
• Type of Position: Facilities Management and Services
• Workstudy Position: No
• Job Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
• 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.

Department: Custodial Day Shift A

Summary of Job Duties

• The Custodian II maintains clean, safe, and welcoming University facilities through routine and specialized cleaning, equipment operation, quality support, and dependable customer service.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate to be able to perform job duties
• One (1) year of custodial experience or housekeeping
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of custodial experience in the housekeeping
• One (1) year of supervisor or leadership experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of custodial practices, safety procedures, and proper chemical handling
• Ability to operate assigned equipment safely, work independently, follow directions, and provide helpful customer service
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move custodial supplies and equipment and work on foot for extended period
• Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment operation and maintenanceAbility to follow instructions and perform repetitive manual work

Qualification Equivalencies

• Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the qualification listed above.
• Additional Information: 1st Shift: Wednesday - Sunday, 6AM - 2:30PM

Salary Information

$33,000

Required Documents to Apply

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

• 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.

• 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.

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity: Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping

Occasional Physical Activity

Crouching, Kneeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sharps, Sitting

Benefits Eligible

Yes