Maintenance Assistant

University of Arkansas System

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) began in DeQueen, Arkansas in 1975 as an Arkansas Vocational-Technical School, designed to provide relevant workforce training for four counties in southwest Arkansas. Fast forward to now where UA Cossatot has four vibrant campuses and over 1500 students learning in a variety of for-credit disciplines plus a host of area industry employees sharpening their skills through our workforce training programs. UA Cossatot prides itself on a safe work environment, where all employees undergo rigorous background checks and are welcomed to the college with an abundance of hands-on orientations to their positions. UA Cossatot also embraces Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) where everything we do is measured and analyzed to ensure we are giving students the very best we have to offer. CQI involves all employees and completes a cycle that starts with the strategic plan and ends with an Institutional Effectiveness Evaluation. It's okay to brag a little when you work for UA Cossatot! Cossatot Community College of the University o Arkansas is an NCA-accredited two-year institution affiliated with the University of Arkansas System with Campuses in De Queen, Nashville, Ashdown, and Lockesburg Arkansas. The Colleges designated service area includes Sevier, Little River, Howard and Pike counties. The role involves cleaning, maintenance, and operational support across multiple campuses. Duties include regular custodial tasks, basic facility maintenance, equipment assembly, grounds upkeep, and assistance with event setups.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to perform light maintenance tasks.
Valid Arkansas Driver’s License.
Ability to lift 50+ pounds and handle physically demanding work.
Strong teamwork, reliability, and work ethic.
Willingness to take on additional duties as needed.
Ability to safely operate mowers, tractors, and pull trailers.
Ability to pass national criminal background and child maltreatment checks.

Responsibilities

Perform daily cleaning and substitute for custodians as needed at any campus.
Assemble furniture, chairs, and office equipment.
Lock and unlock campuses; ensure security of buildings.
Carry out minor maintenance (e.g., replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles, transport equipment).
Maintain grounds, including mowing, trimming, and weed-eating.
Assist with event setups and equipment moves at all campuses.