Maintenance Assistant-hourly

Starshopper; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Assistant position at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, supports daily parking garage maintenance and general labor tasks. It requires the ability to operate custodial and light maintenance equipment and to drive university vehicles as needed.

The role emphasizes reliable attendance and adherence to safety standards, with a weather-essential designation and comprehensive pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Completion of sufficient education to read and write; plus, two years of experience performing groundskeeping and/or maintenance of lawn-care equipment.
• Valid Driver’s License
• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily parking garage maintenance and general labor activities.
• Operate power washing and floor care equipment as needed.
• Drive university vehicles and utility vehicles, occasionally with trailers.
• Report any repairs or safety issues encountered in the facility.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power washing equipment

Custodial equipment

Motor vehicles

Job description

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.

Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

Closing Date:

09/30/2026

Type of Position:

Staff - Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department:

Facilities Services

Department's Website:

https://parking.uark.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting in daily parking garage maintenance and general labor activities. This position performs maintenance by collecting and removing trash from the parking structures and the surrounding grounds; operates power washing and floor care equipment; drives university vehicles and utility vehicles, occasionally with trailers; operates custodial equipment and performs minor custodial equipment maintenance; assists in parking facility preventive maintenance; and requests supplies as needed. The Maintenance Assistant reports any needed repairs and safety issues encountered in the facility. This position is weather essential. This position is governed by the agency/institution policy. Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of sufficient education or training to read and write; plus, two years of experience performing groundskeeping and/or maintenance of lawn-care equipment.

Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and safety requirements of custodial equipment
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and safety requirements of motorized vehicles and equipment
• Ability to perform routine building and grounds maintenance work

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$16.00

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Justine Kyle, Human Resources Partner, [e-mail]

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please provide a clear copy of the front and back of your valid driver's license

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports 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 seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

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:

Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

Crouching, Driving, Hearing, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Sitting

Benefits Eligible:

No