Maintenance Specialist
Salary: $25,733
Closing Date: March 24, 2024
Target Hire Date: April 15, 2024
About the Ozark Campus:
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is the regional provider for technical and career education, offering more than 25 programs with a variety of industry specific options, as well as certificates of proficiency, technical certificates, associate degrees and general education coursework. The Ozark Campus is located on I-40 between Fort Smith and Russellville, Arkansas, in the city of Ozark. The campus, which is more than 26 acres and includes a half-mile exercise path and disc golf course, is located along Arkansas Highway 23 North in Ozark, Arkansas. The city of Ozark, with a population of approximately 3,500, is located on the banks of the Arkansas River and surrounded to the north by the Ozark National Forest and to the south by the Ouachita National Forest. Located to the west of Ozark is the city of Fort Smith, a commercial and industrial center for western Arkansas. Russellville, home to Arkansas Tech University's main campus and an area of vigorous industrial development, is located to the southeast of Ozark on Interstate 40.
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Makes minor repairs to the interior/exterior of buildings and facilities and maintains furniture and equipment, employing basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and mechanical.
Mows grass, cuts weeds, and 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; keeps vehicle maintenance and repair records.
Cleans and replaces filters on air conditioners and performs minor repairs on central heating and air conditioning systems.
Mops, waxes and vacuums floors, as needed or required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing, painting, and heating and air conditioning.
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and safety requirements of motorized vehicles and equipment.
Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on motorized vehicles and equipment.
Ability to perform routine building and grounds maintenance work.
Ability to operate and maintain electrical tools and machinery.
Minimum Qualifications:
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus, two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, general building maintenance, or in the repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment.
Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.
OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques.
Knowledge of cleaning equipment operation and maintenance.
Knowledge of basic work safety.
Knowledge of basic routine maintenance requirements.
Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors.
Ability to follow instructions and perform repetitive manual work.
Ability to use cleansers and other agents to clean floors and furniture.
Ability to use housekeeping cleaning supplies and equipment.
Ability to work independently without close supervision.
Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and to prioritize assignments.
Ability to perform repetitive manual work.
Ability to do required lifting (up to 50 lbs.).
To be considered for the position of Maintenance Specialist, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on March 24, 2024, before 6:00 p.m. Central Time.
Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication 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.
Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.