Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance Specialist

Immediate Supervisor: Assistant Director of Maintenance

General Description: This is a full-time position approved to work up to 40 hours/week at ASU Mid-South. The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for maintaining buildings and equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

Responsibilities:

• Makes minor repairs to the interior/exterior of buildings and facilities
• Maintains furniture and equipment
• Employ basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and mechanical.
• Starts, operates, and checks for safety and maintenance on a wide variety of small engines and/or hand tools.
• Maintains vehicles by changing oil and filters, replacing tires, repairing brakes, changing plugs, and performing other repairs; keeps vehicle maintenance and repair records.
• Cleaning and replacing filters on air conditioning units and performing minor repairs on central heating and air conditioning systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing, painting, and heating and air conditioning.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and safety requirements of motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to perform routine building maintenance work.
• Ability to operate and maintain electrical tools and machinery.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience or training in general maintenance, landscaping, or mechanical repair preferred.
• Have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry cumbersome items and operate grounds equipment safely

Review of Applications: Begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary: $31,200 with full-time benefits available

Please note that ASU Mid-South requires a criminal background check as well as a driver's license check as part of the employment process.

Required Application Materials:

• a completed ASU Mid-South application for employment including contact information for three professional references who can attest to the candidate's qualifications for this position
• a resume
• copies of college transcripts relevant to the position of interest (if applicable).

For an application to be considered, all requested materials must be submitted via the online application.

ASU Mid-South and the Arkansas State University System are Equal Opportunity Employers.