Arkansas at Pine Bluff, University of

Arkansas at Pine Bluff, University of

Maintenance Assistant

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, USA

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About the role

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Responsibilities

  • Perform ground maintenance activities including mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, planting trees, and sodding lawns
  • Operate and maintain light- to medium-duty lawn and grounds equipment
  • Inspect tools and equipment and perform minor equipment and vehicle maintenance and repairs
  • Maintain equipment through routine servicing such as fueling, oil changes, blade sharpening, tune-ups, cleaning, and preventative maintenance
  • Assist with minor electrical work, building remodeling projects, and carpentry-related tasks
  • Support general maintenance operations and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Two (2) years of experience and/or on-the-job training in groundskeeping activities and/or maintenance of lawn-care equipment
  • Knowledge of maintenance methods and practices across skilled and general labor trades
  • Ability to organize, receive, and coordinate work activities
  • Ability to operate, lift, and carry lawn and maintenance equipment and other cumbersome items
  • Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support campus events and operational needs
  • Required checks are identified in the position listing.
  • Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
  • Sufficient education or training to read and write effectively
  • Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on groundskeeping tools and equipment
  • Ability to work outdoors and perform duties in varying weather conditions
  • Ability to perform physical labor and routine maintenance tasks safely and effectively

Nice to have

  • 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.
  • CQI involves all employees and completes a cycle that starts with the strategic plan and ends with an Institutional Effectiveness Evaluation.
  • The Colleges designated service area includes Sevier, Little River, Howard and Pike counties.
  • Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
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Skills

  • Collect and remove trash and maintain campus appearance
  • Assist with setup and work orders for special events and campus exhibits

Compensation

  • $25,500 annual salary; plus and excellent benefits package
  • Required Documents to Apply:
  • Optional Documents:
  • Special Instructions to Applicants:
  • Recruitment Contact Information:
  • Kelly Plunk, Director of Human Resources, (870) 584-1104 or kplunk@cccua.edu

Benefits

  • Benefits Eligible:
  • If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please submit a request via the OEOC website: Applicants are required to submit a request for each position to which they have applied.

Company info

  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Sponsorship Available:
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