Maintenance Assistant

University of Arkansas - Monticello; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

University of Arkansas at Monticello is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to perform mowing, weed eating, edging sidewalks, sprinkler maintenance, furniture movement, trash removal, and event setup. The role requires readiness for all weather conditions and potential on-call duties for emergencies.

Qualified applicants will operate equipment (tractors, backhoes, zero turn mowers, chainsaws, blowers, trimmers) and possess a valid driver’s license, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate equipment such as tractors, backhoes, zero turn mowers, chainsaws, blowers, trimmers and vehicles.
• Must have a driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be willing to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, weed eating, edging sidewalks, working on sprinkler systems, moving furniture, removing trash, setting up for events and other tasks as assigned.
• Will work in all weather conditions and on call at all times in case of emergencies.

Skills

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Weather resilience

Tools

Tractors

Backhoes

Zero turn mowers

Chainsaws

Blowers

Trimmers

Vehicles

Job description

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:
Skilled Labor

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Monticello

UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master’s degree programs.

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Department:
Grounds Maintenance

Department’s Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
Mowing, weed eating, edging sidewalks, working on sprinkler systems, moving furniture, removing trash, setting up for events and other tasks as assigned.
Will work in all weather conditions and on call at all times in case of emergencies.

Qualifications:

Must be able to operate equipment such as tractors, backhoes, zero turn mowers, chainsaws, blowers, trimmers and vehicles. Must have a driver’s license. Must be able to diagnose equipment to troubleshoot potential problems and make repairs as needed. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be willing to work in all weather conditions.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$23,086

Required Documents to Apply:

None

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Rusty Rippee
Director of Physical Plant
870-460-1018

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas 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. 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:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
Driving, Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity:
Kneeling, Lifting, Repetitive Motion, Standing

Benefits Eligible:
Yes