Weekend Maintenance Person

Type of Position: Skilled Labor

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock’s thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state’s growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

Department: Campus Living

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 to keep 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 the residence halls to assist campus facilities with the overgrowth of shrubs

Inspect the 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 sites for repair and maintenance

Assist with any moving of inventory and supplies for maintenance projects

Provide vendor escorts, if needed, to the 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

Provide after-hours and weekend response for student and facility-related emergencies as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General groundskeeping and basic residential maintenance are preferred

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

Must be able to respond to Campus Living facility emergencies and crises after hours

Salary Information: $24,547

Required Documents to Apply

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

Recruitment Contact Information: Darryl K. McGee, Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Campus Living, View phone number 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 orientation, 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.

Physical Activity

Constant Physical Activity: Balancing, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity: Climbing, Crawling, Driving

Occasional Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sharps

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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