Maintenance Assistant

Overview

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT) is a proud member of the University of Arkansas System. The University of Arkansas System is comprised of multiple institutions and entities. This posting provides details for the Maintenance Assistant role at UACCHT and instructs applicants to apply via the University of Arkansas System Career Site. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Department:
Physical Plant

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment. This position reports to the Director of Physical Plant. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

• Makes minor repairs to the interior/exterior of buildings and facilities
• Maintains furniture and equipment
• Employs basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and mechanical
• Plants flowers, spreads mulch and other landscaping/ beautification needs
• Mows grass, cuts weeds, gathers, and removes trash from lawns
• Starts, operates, and checks for safety and maintenance on a wide variety of small engines, lawn mowers, and/or hand tools
• Maintains vehicles by changing oil and filters, replacing tires, repairing brakes, changing plugs, and other repairs, and keeps vehicle maintenance and repair records
• Cleans and replaces filters on air conditioners and performs minor repairs on central heating and air conditioning systems
• Delivers mail to campus and to the Post Office; delivers packages around campus
• Assists with event setup
• Performs other duties as assigned

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus, one year of experience or training in the building construction trades, general building maintenance, or in the repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment.

$27,500.00

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional documents may be requested as part of the application process.

Recruitment Contact Information:
Kathryn Hopkins,

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site:

Please do not send materials to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check. Background checks may include criminal background, sex offender registry check, and drug screen. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check and/or a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position.

Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. It does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including 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 orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about Title IX may be directed 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.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Lifting, Standing

Frequent Physical Activity:
Driving, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Hearing, Talking

Benefits Eligible:
Yes