Maintenance Assistant

## Description

**Job Summary:**The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for supporting the Maintenance Supervisor in the upkeep of SEARK College buildings and infrastructure. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

**Job Duties:**

• Performs grounds maintenance by mowing, edging, weeding, and trimming lawns and bushes, planting trees, and sodding yards.
• Collects and removes trash from the 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, HVAC, and plumbing repairs, remodeling of buildings
• Locate inventory items for inventory control
• Performs minor carpentry duties such as hanging ceilings, replacing walls, and other carpentry duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned

**Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:**

• 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.

## Qualifications
**Minimum Qualifications:**

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• Valid driver's license
• Two years of experience/on-the-job training, performing grounds keeping and/or the maintenance of lawn-care equipment.

**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 and experience with electricity, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Basic working knowledge of HVAC.

**Benefits:** Southeast Arkansas College provides 11 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 12 days of annual vacation leave each year. The College offers a choice of retirement plan options with employer contributions ranging from 10% to 15.32% depending upon the plan selected. The College also provides a tuition waiver for the employee and dependents.

**Application Deadline:** Interviews to begin as soon as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

**Application Procedure:**

All candidates must apply online at [**<https://www.seark.edu/careers**.>](https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=56792671D9FA8E808F1E42B70E57BE21&jpt=) Click '**Start Application**' to complete the online application. Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application. **Please note:** All transcripts, certifications, and other credentials should be uploaded with your Resume and Cover Letter. Paper documents will not be accepted.

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**Required Applicant Documents:**

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Certifications, licensures, or other credentials (**Please note:** Official copies will be required upon offer of employment.)