Maintenance Assistant

Uasys; Hope (AR); On-site; USD 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Maintenance Assistant responsible for maintaining buildings and grounds. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in building maintenance or landscaping. This full-time position offers a yearly salary of approximately $27,500, aligned with local industry standards.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in maintenance or repair work.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Makes minor repairs to the interior/exterior.
• Mows grass and maintains landscaping.

Skills

Maintenance

Landscaping

Basic skills in plumbing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Closing Date

Type of Position

Staff - Skilled Labor

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas Community College at Hope - Texarkana

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT) is a proud member of the University of Arkansas System. The University of Arkansas System is comprised of land-grant research institutions, a teaching hospital, five community colleges, two schools of law, a presidential school, a residential math and science high school, and an online university, as well as divisions of agriculture, archaeology and criminal justice. These entities exhibit unmatched economic and social impact across the state by providing numerous academic and professional opportunities. Below you will find the details for the position currently available at UACCHT including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department

Physical Plant

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment. This position reports to the Director of Physical Plant. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

General Tasks

Makes minor repairs to the interior/exterior of buildings and facilities

Maintains furniture and equipment

Employing basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and mechanical

Plant flowers, spread mulch and other landscaping/beautification needs

Mows grass, cuts weeds, gathers, and removes trash from lawns

Starts, operates, and checks for safety and maintenance on a wide variety of small engines, lawn mowers, and/or hand tools.

Maintains vehicles by changing oil and filters, replacing tires, repairing breaks, changing plugs, and other repairs, and keeps vehicle maintenance and repair records.

Cleans and replaces filters on air conditioners and performs minor repairs on central heating and air conditioning systems

Able to open elevator for maintenance

Take care of alarms

Deliver Mail to campus and to Post Office, deliver packages around campus

Assist with event setup

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus, one year of experience or training in the building construction trades, landscaping, general building maintenance, or in the repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment

Additional Information

Salary Information

$27,500.00

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Kathryn Hopkins

870-722-8164

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT) is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check, sex offender registry check, and drug screen. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check and/or a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity

Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling

Frequent Physical Activity

Pulling, Pushing, Standing

Occasional Physical Activity

Walking

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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