SKILLED TRADESMAN SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

State of Arkansas; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

The State of Arkansas, Department of Human Services, seeks a Skilled Tradesman Supervisor/Expert at the Arkansas Health Center in Benton to oversee electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, welding, and general facility maintenance. The role ensures safe, efficient completion of maintenance and construction projects within state regulations.

You will lead and train a team of trades professionals, prioritize work, and read blueprints to guide repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 3+ years in skilled trades.
• Certifications in HVAC, electrical, plumbing or related trades preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of skilled trades workers, ensuring productivity, quality work, and adherence to safety standards.
• Assign tasks and monitor progress to ensure timely project completion.
• Provide technical guidance across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and welding.
• Plan, prioritize, and oversee maintenance, repair, and construction projects within deadlines and budgets.
• Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify needed repairs or improvements.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Masonry

Welding

Safety regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tools & machinery

Heavy equipment

Job description

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Position Number: 22101209
County: Saline
Posting End Date: November 13, 2026

The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency’s operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts. Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of skilled trades workers, ensuring productivity, quality work, and adherence to safety standards. Assign tasks and monitor work progress to ensure timely and efficient project completion.

Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to trades personnel in areas such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and welding. Plan, prioritize, and oversee maintenance, repair, and construction projects, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met. Perform advanced skilled trades work as needed, including troubleshooting and repairing complex issues in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or masonry systems. Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify needed repairs or improvements.

An EPA Refrigeration/HVAC certification will be essential for this position at Arkansas Health Center in Benton. Experience servicing commercial refrigeration, freezers, coolers, air conditioners & chillers is preferred. Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams & technical manuals. Familiarity with refrigerant recovery, recycling & environmental regulations is a plus.

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Job Series: Skilled Trades

Classification: Skilled Tradesman Supervisor/Expert – Career Path

Class Code: TST05P

Pay Grade: SGS07

Salary Range: $57,351 - $84,879

Job Summary

The Skilled Tradesman Supervisor/Expert is responsible for overseeing and managing skilled trades operations within a department. This position involves supervising and coordinating the work of skilled trades professionals in areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, welding, and general facility maintenance. The Skilled Tradesman Supervisor/Expert ensures that all maintenance, repair, and construction projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency's operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts.Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of skilled trades workers, ensuring productivity, quality work, and adherence to safety standards.Assign tasks and monitor work progress to ensure timely and efficient project completion.Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to trades personnel in areas such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and welding.Plan, prioritize, and oversee maintenance, repair, and construction projects, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.Perform advanced skilled trades work as needed, including troubleshooting and repairing complex issues in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or masonry systems.Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify needed repairs or improvements.

Knowledge and Skills

Extensive knowledge and hands‑on experience in one or more skilled trades, such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, or welding.Experience operating and maintaining tools, machinery, and heavy equipment related to skilled trades.Strong knowledge of state and federal safety regulations, building codes, and OSHA standards.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required, plus at least three (3) years of experience in one or more skilled trades.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

Trade‑related certifications (e.g., HVAC certification, journeyman electrician, plumbing license) are required if mandated by the trade.OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.