Maintenance Assistant

job details

job details level: entry

job location: southeast arkansas college - pine bluff, ar 71603

position type: full time

education level: high school

travel percentage: up to 25%

job shift: day

job 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

interviews to begin as soon as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

• cover letter
• resume
• certifications, licensures, or other credentials (please note: official copies will be required upon offer of employment.)