Maintenance Assistant - Extended

Position:	Full-time; Starting salary $ 866.17/Semi-Monthly
Department:	Landscape and Grounds
Location:	Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Deadline:	2/11/2013
Hire Date:	3/1/2013

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Knowledge of methods and practices in skilled and unskilled trades.
Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on various types of grounds keeping tools and equipment.
Ability to receive, assign, and coordinate work activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs grounds maintenance by mowing, edging, weeding, and trimming lawns and bushes, planting trees, and sodding yards.
Collects and removes trash from lawn.
Operates light to medium lawn equipment.
Assists with work orders for special events and exhibits.
Inspects tools and equipment.
Performs minor equipment and vehicle repairs.
Maintains equipment by oiling, greasing, sharpening blades, and performing other minor repairs and services vehicles which includes: filling with gas, changing oil, tune-ups, and washing.
Assists with minor electrical repairs, remodeling of buildings, and performs minor carpentry duties such as hanging ceilings, replacing walls, and other carpentry duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of sufficient education or training to read and write; plus two years of experience/on-the-job training, performing grounds keeping and/or the maintenance of lawn-care equipment.Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.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:

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly all day.
Ability to complete maintenance reports.
Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish goals.
Experience taking care of trees, particularly watering, fertilizing and trimming.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for grounds maintenance and general labor activities. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Arkansas Tech University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this university not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of service.

If you have questions about this position or your application submission, please call the Office of Human Resources at 479-968-0396. If you desire to submit a resume in addition to your application for this position, please submit via email to: hr@atu.edu

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