Maintenance Assistant

University of Arkansas System; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of residential facilities. This role involves performing preventive and routine maintenance tasks, ensuring cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service to residents and staff. Ideal candidates will have a background in groundskeeping or facility maintenance, with the ability to operate various tools and respond to emergencies. Join a dynamic team committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to the community while developing your skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in groundskeeping and/or facility maintenance preferred.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies after hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive, routine, and special project maintenance.
• Monitor and coordinate litter and trash removal.
• Perform light grounds work and inspect sprinkler systems.

Skills

General groundskeeping

Basic residential maintenance

Ability to use lawn care tools

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn care tools

Standard mule vehicle

Job description

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Type of Position

Skilled Labor

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department

Facilities

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

This position assists the Campus Living residential facilities team with exterior maintenance, litter and trash for properties, rental home maintenance and repair, and other projects needed with the upkeep of the residential facilities managed by the Office of Campus Living at the University of Arkansas Little Rock.

Qualifications

Required Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Preferred Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED;
• 1-3 years of experience in groundskeeping and/or facility maintenance.
  
  

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance assistance for preventive, routine, and special project maintenance with facilities owned by Campus Living;
• Monitor daily exterior litter and trash for all facilities and coordinate removal;
• Perform light grounds work at the residence hall to assist campus facilities with the overgrowth of shrubs;
• Inspect the exterior sprinkler system for any breaks or issues;
• Coordinate all grounds care for vacant rental properties to provide upkeep;
• Provide assistance in renovations and repair cleanup for all properties;
• Maintain all dumpster sites for repair and maintenance;
• Assist with any moving of inventory and supplies for maintenance projects;
• Provide vendor escorts, if needed to buildings;
• Ensure excellent customer service to all UA Little Rock residents, students, faculty, staff, parents, and guests;
• Ensure grounds are maintained and needed repairs are completed and fixed accordingly;
• Respond to Campus Living facility emergencies and crises after hours as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• General groundskeeping and basic residential maintenance are preferred.
• Ability to use a variety of lawn care tools and operate a standard mule vehicle.
• Must be able to respond to Campus Living facility emergencies and crises after hours as requested.
  
  

Additional Information

Salary Information

$26,547

Required Documents to Apply

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

H. Glenn McCoy

Associate Director of Residential Facilities

501-916-3743

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, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. 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 preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity

Driving, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity

Sharps, Sitting

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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