Facilities Maintenance Technician

Ouachita Children's Center; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ouachita Children, Youth, and Family Services in Hot Springs, AR, is seeking a Facilities Support staff member responsible for upkeep, repair, and functional operations of the facility, grounds, and equipment. The role ensures a safe environment with limited custodial duties as needed to maintain basic cleanliness and usability.

Responsibilities include inspections, minor repairs, responding to maintenance requests, equipment upkeep, vehicle checks, and assist with supplies and donated items.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general maintenance, repair, and facility operations.
• Ability to safely use tools, ladders, or scaffolding as needed.
• Basic understanding of cleaning and sanitation practices (secondary to maintenance role).
• Organization and time management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Ability to model professionalism, ethics, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.
• Follows OCYFS code of ethics.
• Pass a drug screen and maintain a current TB card.
• Must receive child maltreatment clearance through the Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry.
• Must receive adult maltreatment clearance through Arkansas Protective Services-Adult Maltreatment Central Registry.
• Must receive Arkansas State Police criminal background clearance as mandated by Arkansas Department of Human Services, Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Welfare Agencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of the facility and grounds, identify and address maintenance and repair needs.
• Complete minor repairs and maintenance tasks as authorized by supervisor.
• Monitor and respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain facility equipment and ensure safe, functional operations of all spaces.
• Maintain vehicle logs, perform basic checks, and ensure routine fueling and upkeep.
• Assist with transport or pickup of supplies and donated items as needed.
• Monitor facility conditions and report larger repair or safety concerns.
• Provide minimal custodial support, including basic cleaning or sanitation tasks only when necessary.
• Maintain organization of maintenance areas, storage spaces, and equipment.
• Participates in agency performance quality improvement efforts and support overall facility operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

General maintenance

Time management

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Ouachita Children, Youth, and Family Services in Hot Springs, AR, is seeking a Facilities Support staff member responsible for upkeep, repair, and functional operations of the facility, grounds, and equipment. The role ensures a safe environment with limited custodial duties as needed to maintain basic cleanliness and usability.

Responsibilities include inspections, minor repairs, responding to maintenance requests, equipment upkeep, vehicle checks, and assist with supplies and donated items.