Maintenance Specialist

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Arkansas; On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to care for campus buildings, grounds, and equipment. The role emphasizes basic repair skills, vehicle upkeep, and safety compliance across facilities in Northwest Arkansas.

You will work to support NWACC’s mission by maintaining a secure, functional, and welcoming environment for students and staff. The position requires the ability to perform physical, outdoors, and indoor work, with a rate of pay of $16.13 per

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in building maintenance or trades.
• Knowledge of safety and basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Make minor repairs to interior/exterior buildings and facilities.
• Mow grass, trim weeds, and remove trash from lawns.
• Maintain vehicles, change oil/filters, and keep maintenance records.
• Replace filters on air conditioning and perform minor HVAC repairs.
• Mop, wax, and vacuum floors as required.
• Inspect fire doors, extinguishers, and exit signs.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Painting

Vehicle maintenance

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Essential Duties

• Makes minor repairs to the interior/exterior of buildings and facilities and maintains furniture and equipment, employing basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical
• Mows grass, cuts weeds, and gathers and removes trash from lawns
• Maintains vehicles by changing oil and filters, replacing tires, repairing breaks, changing plugs, and other repairs; keeps vehicle maintenance and repair records
• Cleans and replaces filters on air conditioners and performs minor repairs on central heating and air conditioning systems
• Mops, waxes and vacuums floors, as needed or required
• Performs inspections on Fire doors, fire extinguishers and Exit signs
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay: $16.13 hourly *Higher compensation may be considered based on qualifications directly related to position

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma

Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, general building maintenance, or in the repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing, painting
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and safety requirements of motorized vehicles and equipment
• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on motorized vehicles and equipment
• Ability to perform routine building and grounds maintenance work
• Ability to operate and maintain tools and machinery

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The position requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to work during different weather climates; to include hot/cold weather, rain, etc. Must possess mobility to work in and around buildings and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, and to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, it offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training that can lead to careers in business, computer science, art, communications, culinary, nursing, construction and more. NWACC faculty and staff are committed to the success of our students and helping them develop intellectually, personally and interpersonally. NWACC professors are exceptional scholars who mentor traditional and nontraditional students within a campus and online environment that values and encourages diverse perspectives and ideas. Northwest Arkansas is one of the most economically stable regions in the nation and serves as the base of operations for Walmart, Tyson Foods Inc., and J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Their close proximity to the college offers opportunities for internships, career training and post-graduation employment, as well as access to world-class art, culture and entertainment. Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains also offer wonderful outdoor experiences and hiking trails within a short drive of the college. With its strong economy, beautiful surroundings and high-end amenities, Northwest Arkansas is also often ranked by publications as one of the nation's best places to live. With its steady growth in population, it's on track to soon become one of the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas. Such growth has increased cultural diversity, as well as opportunities to support various cultural events, cuisine, businesses and services.

NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.