Skilled Trades Helper

Arkansas State University; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas State University – Jonesboro is seeking a Skilled Trades Helper to maintain buildings and equipment. The role includes planning maintenance, performing carpentry, plumbing, electrical tasks, and servicing refrigeration units, with some tasks done independently.

The position is full-time (29–40 hours weekly) with a proposed salary of $31,500 and requires basic trades experience and a high school diploma or GED. E-Verify participation applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in building trades or maintenance.
• Knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Develops maintenance schedules for facilities and equipment.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks with assistance, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC maintenance.
• Reports needed repairs and maintains records of equipment history and purchases.
• Must be able to perform some tasks while working alone.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Painting

HVAC

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment: Staff

# of openings: 1

Location: ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range: $31,500.00

Closing: 10/30/26

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary

The Skilled Trades Helper is responsible for maintaining buildings, and equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops maintenance schedules for facilities and equipment and participates in overall planning by providing information and advice concerning equipment status, maintenance replacement, or purchasing needs.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks, with the assistance of a Skilled Tradesman, including building wooden structures, replacing faulty plumbing fixtures, repairing broken pipes, replacing electrical fixtures and receptacles, operating power tools, and servicing refrigeration units.
• Reports maintenance and repairs needed in maintaining facilities.
• Maintains records and prepares reports including equipment history, and materials purchased.
• Needs to be able to perform some tasks while working alone.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing, painting, and heating and air conditioning, and the operation, maintenance, and safety requirements of motorized vehicles and equipment

Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment, perform routine building and grounds maintenance work, and operate and maintain electrical tools and machinery

General Days/Hours

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Additional hours as requested and/or needed

Regular and reliable attendance

Other

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

This position is considered Essential Personnel in Facilities Management

Preferred to possess a valid Driver's License

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma

One (1) year of experience or training in the building construction trades, general building maintenance, or in the repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment

E-Verify Participation Notice

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf