Apprentice Tradesman
University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Apprentice Tradesman assists a certified or licensed Skilled Tradesman in all phases of work associated with a particular trade and learns the duties of an apprentice training program. The position reports directly to the Associate Director of Residential Facilities and is governed by state and federal laws and institutional policy. The role supports preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance in residence halls, apartments, and rental houses, and may require after-hours and weekend response to student- and facility-related emergencies.
Requirements
- Formal education equivalent to a high school diploma.
- Knowledge of basic measuring tools, equipment, and materials used in various skilled trades.
- Ability to perform manual labor under various working conditions.
- Ability to use hand and power tools in various working conditions.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in various environments.
- Skill in the use, operation, and care of tools and machinery.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to drive motorized vehicles.
- Ability to work outside in cold and hot temperatures.
- Ability to respond to Campus Living facility emergencies and crises after hours.
Responsibilities
- Assist and train in an apprenticeship program under the supervision of a Skilled Tradesman, performing a variety of skilled trades duties.
- Assist with and train in installing electrical wiring, electrical fixtures, and computer cable lines.
- Assist with and train in assembling, installing, and repairing air, gas, water, and waste disposal systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
- Assist with and train in carpentry.
- Assist with and train in using welding equipment, acetylene gas, and electrical arc welding for needed repairs.
- Assist with and train in servicing, rebuilding, and installing automobile and diesel engines and transmissions.
- Assist with and train in masonry duties, including concrete mixing and bricklaying.
- Assist with and train in interior and exterior painting tasks.
- Perform preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance in residence halls, apartments, and rental houses.
- Provide after-hours and weekend response for student- and facility-related emergencies as needed.
- Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
