Coordinator of Housekeeping

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Closing Date: 08/19/2026 Type of Position: Facilities Management and Services Workstudy Position:

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Night 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.

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Department: Building Services A Department's Website:

https://fama.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties: The Coordinator of Housekeeping is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of building facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and functional environment. This role involves coordinating maintenance activities, managing vendor relationships, monitoring building systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Additionally, the Coordinator supervises a custodial team, providing leadership, assisting in the hiring process and guidance to ensure efficient and effective cleaning and maintenance operations. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

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. Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: • The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma • At least four years of experience in housekeeping, custodial maintenance, or related area • At least two years in a supervisor or leadership experience • Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications: • At least six years of custodial experience in the commercial/corporate industry • At least four years in a supervisor or leadership experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures • Knowledge of custodial and maintenance practices and techniques • Knowledge of materials and equipment used in custodial/maintenance work • Ability to determine maintenance and custodial needs of building facilities • Ability to maintain records and compile reports related to custodial and maintenance activities • Ability to supervise a medium to large-sized staff of subordinate supervisors, custodial workers, and semi-skilled maintenance repairmen • Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products such as email, spreadsheets

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$39,930 - $43,923 + 12% shift differential Required Documents to Apply:

Resume Optional Documents:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information:

Troy Vela, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, tvela1@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS   Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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 che

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