Equipment Mechanic

Arkansas State University-Beebe; Beebe (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas State University-Beebe is seeking an Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair tools and equipment used in buildings, grounds, and general maintenance. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance and work orders to keep grounds and facilities in good condition.

The position requires minimal experience with small engines and power tools, plus basic office-adjacent skills. Training opportunities exist while performing hands-on maintenance on campus facilities.

Qualifications

• Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of small engines and power tools or related area.
• Basic shop skills and ability to read schematics or manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operates tractors, forklifts, riding lawn mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, etc.
• Identifies problems and determines action by consulting schematics or manuals.
• Maintains grounds and buildings and performs routine maintenance tasks.

Skills

Basic maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Type

Non Classified

Job Title

Equipment Mechanic

Classification Title

Equipment Mechanic

Campus Location

ASU Searcy

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Equipment Mechanic is responsible through preventative maintenance and work orders for maintaining and repairing tools and equipment used in buildings, grounds, and general maintenance. Maintains grounds and buildings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates tractors, forklifts, riding lawn mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, etc.
• Identifies problems and determines appropriate action by consulting schematics or manuals.
• Checks cords, plugs, and safety features, oils and greases gears and casings on electric hand tools, drills, saws, and impact hammers.
• Cleans dirty equipment and/or parts using air hoses or chemical solutions, and maintains cleaning and floor maintenance equipment.
• Sharpens blades on mowers, tractors, and other hand tools.
• Maintains parts and supplies, such as oil, gas, and filters. Orders new inventory as required.
• Maintain the grounds and all buildings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines. Equivalent to four years high school, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others.

Experience General: 0 to 6 months related experience or training. Experience in maintenance and repair of small engines and power tools or related area.

Minimum Salary or Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

Stand

regularly

Walk

continuously

Sit

occasionally

Use hand to finger, handle, or feel

continuously

Reach with hands and arms

continuously

Climb or balance

regularly

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

regularly

Talk or Hear

continuously

Taste or smell

occasionally

Up to 10 pounds

continuously

Up to 25 pounds

regularly

Up to 50 pounds

occasionally

Does this position have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.

Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus

Background Check Statement

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Background Check Requirements

Criminal Background

ASU Beebe EEO Statement

Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.

Posting Number

NC3612014

Open Date

10/14/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran’s Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran’s Preference section of the application for specific proof. Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status. U.S. Department of Labor

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