Building Maintenance Technician - Garvan Woodland Gardens

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01/13/2026

• Type of Position:
  Staff - Clerical
• Workstudy Position:
  No
• Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
• Sponsorship Available:
  No
• Institution:
  University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
• Department:
  Gardens Operations

Garvan Woodland Gardens, one of the top attractions in Arkansas, is hiring a part‑time, temporary Building Maintenance Technician (up to 32 hours a week, including weekends and nights during Holiday Lights). The role involves monitoring building conditions, irrigation/pumping systems, and infrastructure, reporting repairs or upgrades, and performing maintenance, repair, and construction work involving electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing/irrigation, and small engine maintenance/repair.

Run errands and assist in FAMIS Tool Crib. Valid driver’s license required. Night and weekend work may be required seasonally.

• Assist Garden Operations Manager and Sr. Manager of Design and Display in monitoring building and infrastructure condition.
• Report issues that need repair or upgrades.
• Perform or assist in maintenance, repair, and construction work involving skills in electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing/irrigation, and small engine maintenance/repair.
• Run errands and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance and foster collegial relationships.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least five years of experience in a skilled trade (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, mechanical repair, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in a public setting.
• Journeyman carpentry skills, plumbing skills, experience in a landscape setting (garden, golf course, or similar).
• At least two years of experience building and/or repairing irrigation systems.
• At least two years of experience working on small engines.

$13 - $15 per hour

• Three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional documents:
Proof of Veteran Status.

Leslie Pounds, HR Partner, pounds;
Minnie Hahn, Sr Manager, minnie

• Criminal Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Reports Check
• Sex Offender Registry
• Substance Abuse Testing

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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: Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity: Climbing, Pulling, Pushing

Occasional Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding