Maintenance Helper II

North Little Rock School District; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North Little Rock School District is seeking a Maintenance Helper II to join the Maintenance department in North Little Rock, AR. This full-time, non-exempt role involves assisting maintenance staff with repairs, tool management, and material handling across district facilities.

The position requires adherence to district policies, ability to pass background checks, and the flexibility to move equipment and supplies as needed. Starting date is immediate and a 5-day work week is standard.

Qualifications

• Three to five years related experience preferred.
• Basic hand-held personal communications/information instrument operation preferred.
• Valid Arkansas Driver's License and ability to pass background/drug checks as required by district policies.

Responsibilities

• Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
• Operate backhoe, forklifts, tractors, and other maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.
• Pickup and move equipment, furniture, and other items as needed.
• Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
• Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts using hand or power tools.

Skills

Regular attendance

Punctual

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School/GED

Job description

North Little Rock School District North Little Rock School District - Maintenance - North Little Rock, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description for

Maintenance Helper II

Department: Maintenance

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To:Supervisor of Plant Services

Grade/Level:

Amount of Travel Required: in-district travel in a school vehicle(s)

Work Schedule:

Positions Supervised: none

5-days per week, Monday through Friday

POSITION SUMMARY

Help maintenance workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of building components, equipment, tools, and machinery. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; clean work areas, machines, and tools. Be available for moving equipment, furnishings, and materials as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
• Operate backhoe, forklifts, tractors, and other maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.
• Pickup (receive) and move equipment, furniture, and other items from vendors and location to location as needed.
• Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
• Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
• Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
• Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
• Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
• Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from workstations and other areas.
• Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate the repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
• Assemble and maintain physical structures using hand or power tools.
• Provide assistance to more skilled workers involved in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.
• Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
• Be available for moving equipment, furnishings, and materials as needed.
• Prepare workstations for use by mechanics and repairers.
• Accept and complete job/work orders as assigned.
• Document completion of work orders.
• Work to implement the Desegregation Plan of the District.
• Adhere to the policies of the North Little Rock School District.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Plant Services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Regular attendance - Regular attendance to maximize student progress.
• Punctual - on time
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: Three to five years related experience preferred

Computer Skills

Basic hand-held personal communications/information instrument operation preferred.

Certificates & Licenses: none required

Other Requirements

Valid Arkansas Driver's License, ability to successfully pass pre-employment background checks, ability to pass pre-employment drug and background checks, as well as "random" drug testing. The work environment is generally located in a school setting with frequent contact with students and adults. The Maintenance employee is to display appropriate behavior with students at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

C (Constantly)

Walk

C (Constantly)

Sit

O (Occasionally)

Handling / Fingering

C (Constantly)

Reach Outward

C (Constantly)

Reach Above Shoulder

F (Frequently)

Climb

O (Occasionally)

Crawl

O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel

F (Frequently)

Bend

F (Frequently)

10 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs

F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs

O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs

O (Occasionally)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs

F (Frequently)

26-40 lbs

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs

O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (ability to carry on telephone conversations)

Sense of Smell (preferred but not required)

Sense of Touch (hot, cold)

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (goggles, aprons, gloves, boots, hearing )

Maintenance Helper II

North Little Rock School District North Little Rock School District - Maintenance - North Little Rock, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5984708
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description for

Maintenance Helper II

Department: Maintenance

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To:Supervisor of Plant Services

Grade/Level:

Amount of Travel Required: in-district travel in a school vehicle(s)

Work Schedule:

Positions Supervised: none

5-days per week, Monday through Friday

POSITION SUMMARY

Help maintenance workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of building components, equipment, tools, and machinery. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; clean work areas, machines, and tools. Be available for moving equipment, furnishings, and materials as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
• Operate backhoe, forklifts, tractors, and other maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.
• Pickup (receive) and move equipment, furniture, and other items from vendors and location to location as needed.
• Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
• Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
• Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
• Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
• Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
• Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from workstations and other areas.
• Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate the repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
• Assemble and maintain physical structures using hand or power tools.
• Provide assistance to more skilled workers involved in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.
• Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
• Be available for moving equipment, furnishings, and materials as needed.
• Prepare workstations for use by mechanics and repairers.
• Accept and complete job/work orders as assigned.
• Document completion of work orders.
• Work to implement the Desegregation Plan of the District.
• Adhere to the policies of the North Little Rock School District.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Plant Services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Regular attendance - Regular attendance to maximize student progress.
• Punctual - on time
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience: Three to five years related experience preferred

Computer Skills

Basic hand-held personal communications/information instrument operation preferred.

Certificates & Licenses: none required

Other Requirements

Valid Arkansas Driver's License, ability to successfully pass pre-employment background checks, ability to pass pre-employment drug and background checks, as well as "random" drug testing. The work environment is generally located in a school setting with frequent contact with students and adults. The Maintenance employee is to display appropriate behavior with students at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

C (Constantly)

Walk

C (Constantly)

Sit

O (Occasionally)

Handling / Fingering

C (Constantly)

Reach Outward

C (Constantly)

Reach Above Shoulder

F (Frequently)

Climb

O (Occasionally)

Crawl

O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel

F (Frequently)

Bend

F (Frequently)

10 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs

F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs

O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs

O (Occasionally)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs

F (Frequently)

26-40 lbs

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs

O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (ability to carry on telephone conversations)

Sense of Smell (preferred but not required)

Sense of Touch (hot, cold)

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (goggles, aprons, gloves, boots, hearing )

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2400 Willow Street
• North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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