Maintenance Assistant

maintenance assistant

southeast arkansas college - pine bluff, ar 71603

level entry position type full time job shift day education level high school travel percentage up to 25% category facilities

job summary: the maintenance assistant is responsible for supporting the maintenance supervisor in the upkeep of seark college buildings and infrastructure. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

job duties:

• performs grounds maintenance by mowing, edging, weeding, and trimming lawns and bushes, planting trees, and sodding yards.
• collects and removes trash from the lawn.
• operates light to medium lawn equipment.
• assists with work orders for special events and exhibits.
• inspects tools and equipment.
• performs minor equipment and vehicle repairs.
• maintains equipment by oiling, greasing, sharpening blades, and performing other minor repairs and services vehicles which includes: filling with gas, changing oil, tune-ups, and washing.
• assists with minor electrical, hvac, and plumbing repairs, remodeling of buildings
• locate inventory items for inventory control
• performs minor carpentry duties such as hanging ceilings, replacing walls, and other carpentry duties.
• performs other duties as assigned

knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• knowledge of methods and practices in skilled and unskilled trades.
• ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on various types of grounds keeping tools and equipment.
• ability to receive, assign, and coordinate work activities.

minimum qualifications:

• the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• valid driver's license
• two years of experience/on-the-job training, performing grounds keeping and/or the maintenance of lawn-care equipment.

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.

preferred qualifications:

• knowledge and experience with electricity, plumbing, and carpentry.
• basic working knowledge of hvac.

benefits: southeast arkansas college provides 11 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 12 days of annual vacation leave each year. The college offers a choice of retirement plan options with employer contributions ranging from 10% to 15.32% depending upon the plan selected. The college also provides a tuition waiver for the employee and dependents.

Final date to receive applications: interviews to begin as soon as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

application procedure:

all candidates must apply online at . Click 'start application' to complete the online application. Interested individuals should submit a completed southeast arkansas college employment application.

Please note:

all transcripts, certifications, and other credentials should be uploaded with your resume and cover letter. Paper documents will not be accepted.

required applicant documents: