Maintenance Assistant

University of Arkansas•Texarkana, AR

About The Position

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT) is a proud member of the University of Arkansas System. The University of Arkansas System is comprised of land-grant research institutions, a teaching hospital, five community colleges, two schools of law, a presidential school, a residential math and science high school, and an online university, as well as divisions of agriculture, archaeology and criminal justice. These entities exhibit unmatched economic and social impact across the state by providing numerous academic and professional opportunities. The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment. This position reports to the Director of Physical Plant. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus, one year of experience or training in the building construction trades, general building maintenance, or in the repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

Makes minor repairs to the interior/exterior of buildings and facilities
Maintains furniture and equipment
Employing basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and mechanical
Plant flowers, spread mulch and other landscaping/beautification needs
Mows grass, cuts weeds, gathers, and removes trash from lawns.
Starts, operates, and checks for safety and maintenance on a wide variety of small engines, lawn mowers, and/or hand tools
Maintains vehicles by changing oil and filters, replacing tires, repairing breaks, changing plugs, and other repairs, and keeps vehicle maintenance and repair records
Cleans and replaces filters on air conditioners and performs minor repairs on central heating and air conditioning systems
Deliver Mail to campus and to Post Office, deliver packages around campus
Assist with event setup
Performs other duties as assigned