Housekeeping Cleaning Specialist

Housekeeping Cleaning Specialist

Arkansas State University

in Jonesboro, AR

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Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27,040.00

Posted: 08/12/2025

Category: Facilities Management

Working Title: Housekeeping Cleaning Specialist

Position #: A01279

Department: Custodial

Employment Status:

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Staff

# of openings:

1

Location:

ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range: $27,040.00

Closing:

8/23/25

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

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:

Deep cleans all residential spaces as they become available

Deep cleans all residential facility common spaces

Wipes and sanitizes furniture such as desk tops, tables, beds and other surfaces

Cleans floors by sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing or stripping and waxing in needed areas

Empties all trash receptacles in the common spaces of the residence halls

Cleans and sanitizes public and private bathrooms in Res. Life apartments, houses, residence halls, laundries and offices

Deep cleans Res. Life apartments and houses as they become available

Cleans laundry areas daily

Cleans from entrances and around assigned work areas of all residential facilities

Delivers supplies to and from all residential areas

Cleans, vacuums and shampoos carpets

Cleans areas requiring special cleaning methods, by use of specific cleansers

Sterilizes equipment and/or disposes of contaminated wastes

Maintains cleaning equipment and makes minor repairs

Notifies supervisor of maintenance and repairs needed

Cleans and maintains the Res. Life guest house

Works periods of overtime and some weekend work

Comes in after hours to handle floods, spills, vandalism and other work on an on-call basis

Performs related responsibilities as required or 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

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday

4:00 a.m. - 12:00 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. CST on the position closing date

Heavy periods of overtime during the summer months

Occasional shift work is required

Preferred to possess a valid Drivers License

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 requirement upon approval of the qualifications review committee

E-Verify Participation Notice:

E-Verify Right to Work:

Arkansas State University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. Arkansas State University is also committed to creating a productive workplace in which both persons and property are secure. To achieve that goal, background investigations are conducted on all final applicants recommended for employment.

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