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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 $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
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.
At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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- High School diploma/GED
Special knowledge, abilities and skills:
- 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 required cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Ability to work independently without close supervision.
- Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to have an excellent customer service attitude.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to establish priorities.
- Ability to utilize proper body mechanics.
- Ability to develop a keen sense of awareness to detail.
- Ability to bend, lift, stoop, and reach for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Ability to be accountable for own work and for tasks as assigned by supervisor.
- Ability to ensure all aspects of safety compliance are adhered to while performing cleaning tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of housekeeping/janitorial experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Lift, push, pull, carry weight: 26 - 50 lbs.
Additional Information:
- Empty waste receptacles and replace waste liners.
- Sweeps, mops, and buffs floors
- Vacuum and shampoo rugs
- Strips and refinishes floors as needed.
- Cleans bathroom basins, fixtures, mirrors, stall doors, toilets, showers, and vents and stocks the 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) using 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, table-tops, 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:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contactfor 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.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
This position is subject to pre-employment 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, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).