Part-Time Maintenance Specialist

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Brightwater (AR); On-site; USD 19,286; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Arkansas is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to perform minor repairs on buildings and maintain furniture and equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and experience in building maintenance. Responsibilities include minor repairs and performing assigned duties as needed. The position offers a rate of $14.00 per hour. Applications must be submitted by 3/02/2026 for full consideration.

Qualifications

• Experience with building maintenance.
• Experience in repair and/or maintenance of equipment.
• Other job-related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Make minor repairs to the interior and exterior of buildings.
• Maintain furniture and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Building maintenance

Repair and maintenance of equipment

Ability to lift heavy materials

Use of hand and power tools

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 makes minor repairs to the interior and exterior of buildings and facilities, and maintains furniture and equipment, employing basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical.

Essential Duties

• Minor repairs to the interior or exterior of buildings.
• Maintain furniture and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Rate of Pay

$14.00 per hour.

Application Deadline

Completed applications received by 3/02/2026 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• The formal equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Experience with building maintenance.
• Experience in repair and/or maintenance of equipment.
• Other job‑related education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of building maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier with proper equipment.
• Must be able to work during different weather climates, including hot/cold weather, rain, etc.
• Read and comprehend printed materials such as schematics and layouts.
• Operate varied hand and power tools and equipment.
• Strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Frequently

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding.
• Sitting.
• Standing.
• Walking.

Constantly

• Hearing.
• Repetitive motion.
• Talking.

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff. Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range. Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary. Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.

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