Skilled Tradesman Generalist

Closing Date

07/30/2026

Facilities Management and Services

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

No

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Skilled Trades South

The Skilled Tradesman Generalist is responsible for performing general maintenance work within his/her assigned residence hall. These duties require basic knowledge of carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, etc. Other duties as assigned. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

This position is event/weather essential.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• Valid Driver’s License
• At least two years of general building maintenance experience including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and/or painting

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least six years of general building maintenance experience including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and/or painting

• Knowledge of general maintenance practices
• Ability to work independently without close supervision with a high attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and assignments
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds waist high, climb stairs daily, and operate basic hand tools
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in the workplace

$43,923.00 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Resume

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status

Raymond Watts
Skilled Crafts and Trades Manager III
Mobile:
Email: watts

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, N/A, Pulling, Pushing, Sitting, Standing

Balancing, Crawling, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, N/A, Reaching, Stooping, Talking

N/A, Repetitive Motion, Sharps

Yes

University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.