Institutional Services Assistant - Pool

Arkansas State University; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas State University seeks an Institutional Services Assistant at ASU-Jonesboro. This pool posting covers positions in Facilities Management, Residence Life, Arkansas Biosciences Institute, and the Student Union with varying shifts.

The role emphasizes cleaning, trash removal, floor care, restroom maintenance, and event support. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to lift up to 50 lbs., and perform repetitive manual work with little supervision.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques and equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform repetitive manual work.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Capacity to lift up to 50 lbs and handle routine cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Open recruitment pool for Institutional Services Assistant across multiple campus areas.
• Remove trash, sanitize bins, and maintain clean surfaces daily.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and perform floor care as scheduled or needed.
• Clean bathrooms, restrooms, and assist with event setup and post-event cleaning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Equipment operation

Independent work

Follow instructions

Manual labor

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Status:

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Staff

# of openings:

1

Location:

ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range:

$27,040.00

Closing:

10/7/26

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. This employer 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 institution policy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• This posting is open for continued recruitment of individuals seeking employment for the position of Institutional Services Assistant. This pool position allows applicants to be considered for every Institutional Services Assistant position that becomes available. These positions are available in Facilities Management, Residence Life, Arkansas Biosciences Institute and the Student Union
• The Institutional Services Assistant removes trash from waste baskets, dumps trash, sanitizes and re-lines trash receptacles daily, or as needed, operates trash compactors, wipes furniture, such as desk tops, tables, and other surfaces, and cleans walls, windows, window sills, stairways, and entry ways, as needed
• This position also sweeps, mops, and buffs floors, vacuums floors daily, and shampoos carpets, cleans baseboards, dusts and/or wipes clean furniture, desk tops, table tops, cabinets, and other surfaces, such as ceiling fans, black/white boards, appliances, and fixtures, and strips, waxes, and buffs floors, as needed or scheduled
• In addition, the Institutional Services Assistant cleans bathroom fixtures and stocks restrooms with soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels, cleans areas requiring special cleaning methods, by using specific cleansers, sterilizing equipment, and/or disposing of contaminated wastes, and assists in set-up of events and cleaning after events
• 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:

Shifts vary based on open position

Other:

• Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
• Preferred to have valid driver's 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 requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval or the qualifications review committee

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf