Maintenance Assistant

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Type of Position:Skilled Labor

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NoJob Type:Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

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NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Department:Facilities

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Summary of Job Duties:This position assists Campus Living Facilities with exterior maintenance, litter and trash for properties, rental home maintenance and repair, and other projects needed with the upkeep of the residential facilities owned by the Office of Campus Living at the University of Arkansas Little Rock.Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED;

• 1-3 years of experience in grounds keeping and/or facility maintenance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance assistance for preventive, routine, and special project maintenance with facilities owned by Campus Living.

• Monitor daily exterior litter and trash for all facilities and coordinate removal.

• Perform light grounds work at residence hall to assist campus facilities with overgrowth of shrubs.

• Inspect exterior sprinkler system for any breaks or issues.

• Coordinate all grounds care for vacant rental properties to provide upkeep.

• Provide assistance in renovations and repair cleanup for all properties.

• Maintain all dumpster site for repair and maintenance.

• Assist with any moving of inventory and supplies for maintenance projects.

• Provide vendor escorts , if needed to buildings.

• Ensure excellent customer service to all UA Little Rock residents, students, faculty, staff, parents, and guests.

• Ensures grounds are maintained and needed repairs are completed and fixed accordingly.

• Perform other Duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General grounds keeping and basic residential maintenance preferred.

• Ability to use a variety of lawn care tools and operate a standard mule vehicle.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$28,547

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Glenn McCoy, Associate Director of Residential Facilities, View email address on click.appcast.io
Darryl McGee, Assistant Dean of Students/Director for Campus Living, View email address on click.appcast.io

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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:Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, WalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Driving, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboardingOccasional Physical Activity:Sharps, SittingBenefits Eligible:Yes