Facilities Technician

About UHP

UHP — Unlock Human Potential is building a new category of education centered around whole-human experiential vocational training, leadership development, and purpose-driven transformation. UHP serves veterans, transitioning service members, and purpose-driven individuals through immersive programs that integrate human performance, leadership, wellness, vocational skills, and personal growth.

Our environment is fast-moving, mission-driven, and deeply experiential. We are not a traditional university, gym, military program, or trade school — we are building a scalable human development institution designed for the future workforce.

UHP is seeking a hands-on, dependable Facilities Technician to help maintain and support our growing campus in Gentry, Arkansas.

This role is responsible for routine and preventive maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, equipment upkeep, and general facility support across multiple buildings and campus spaces. The right person will be mechanically inclined, proactive, safety-minded, and comfortable identifying and solving problems before they create larger disruptions.

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance across campus buildings, classrooms, offices, training spaces, and other facilities.

• Inspect building systems and equipment to identify maintenance needs, wear, damage, or potential failures.

• Troubleshoot and complete general repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, mechanical systems, doors, fixtures, lighting, and hardware.

• Perform basic HVAC maintenance, including filter changes, system checks, and identifying issues requiring specialized service.

• Address minor plumbing issues such as leaks, clogged drains, fixtures, faucets, and other common repairs.

• Replace lighting, switches, outlets, hardware, and other basic building components within appropriate training and safety requirements.

• Complete drywall, painting, patching, carpentry, and other general building repairs as needed.

• Maintain and service facility equipment, tools, and mechanical systems according to preventive maintenance schedules.

• Respond to urgent maintenance issues, equipment failures, leaks, utility concerns, or facility-related emergencies.

• Track maintenance needs and communicate recurring or significant issues to Facilities leadership.

• Assist with new building openings, renovations, equipment installations, and campus expansion projects.

• Support outside vendors and contractors performing specialized repairs, inspections, or service work.

• Maintain organized maintenance areas, tools, equipment, parts, and supplies.

• Follow applicable OSHA requirements, safety procedures, and building codes.

• Help ensure campus facilities remain safe, functional, professional, and ready for students, employees, and guests.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, construction, skilled trades, mechanical repair, or a similar hands-on role.

• Working knowledge of general building maintenance and preventive maintenance practices.

• Basic understanding of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and mechanical systems.

• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic diagnostic equipment.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple maintenance priorities.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to work fully onsite in Gentry, Arkansas.

• Trade school, vocational training, apprenticeship, or technical certification.

• Experience supporting a large campus, commercial property, industrial facility, educational environment, resort, military installation, or multi-building operation.

• Experience with preventive maintenance schedules or maintenance management systems.

• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or other relevant certifications are a plus.

• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders.

• Ability to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to safely operate tools, maintenance equipment, and campus vehicles.