Maintenance Assistant, Grounds

Northwest Arkansas Community College; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the grounds and facilities, ensuring a clean and safe environment for students and staff. Your expertise in operating heavy equipment and performing general repairs will be crucial. This position offers an opportunity to work outdoors and contribute to the community's educational environment. If you have a passion for grounds maintenance and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in grounds keeping or lawn-care equipment maintenance.
• Ability to operate various grounds keeping tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain irrigation systems and operate grounds equipment.
• Perform general repairs and maintenance on buildings and facilities.
• Assist with snow and ice removal during inclement weather.

Skills

Grounds keeping

Equipment operation

Irrigation system maintenance

Pruning and trimming

General repairs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Backhoes

Hand tools

Job description

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Under general supervision of the Grounds Supervisor, the Maintenance Assistant is responsible for a variety of duties including installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, operation of grounds / heavy equipment, (e.g. mowers, tractors, backhoes) general grounds maintenance, repairs and upkeep of college facilities.

Job Description

• Assist with application of herbicides and fertilizers.
• Operate grounds equipment.
• Installs, maintains and repairs irrigation systems.
• Maintains, cleans and winterizes equipment.
• Must be proficient at pruning and trimming hedges, trees, shrubs etc.
• Performs mowing, edging and weed trimming.
• Provides general repairs and maintenance on exterior and interior of buildings.
• Keeps parking facilities cleaned and maintained.
• Provides snow and ice removal during inclement weather.
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Rate of Pay: $16.00 per hour Hours subject to change

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of methods and practices in skilled and unskilled trades. Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on various types of grounds keeping tools and equipment. Skill in pruning and trimming hedges, trees, shrubs etc. Ability to receive, assign, and coordinate work activities.

Physical Demands

The following physical activities are associated with the position and will be performed with or without an accommodation. All individuals are encouraged to apply."
Occasionally:
* Feeling
* Grasping
* Reaching
* Standing
* Stooping
* Walking
Frequently:
* Driving
* Hearing
* Repetitive motion
* Sitting
* Talking
Constantly:
* Manipulate items with fingers

Environmental Conditions

The position requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to work during different weather climates; to include hot/cold weather, rain, etc. Must possess mobility to work in and around buildings and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, and to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of sufficient education or training to read and write; plus one year of experience or on-the-job training performing grounds keeping and/ or maintaining lawn-care equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a safe driving record.
• Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.
• 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 APPORVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.