MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Date: Apr 23, 2025

Req ID: 48918

Location:

BULL SHOALS, AR, US, 72619

Category: DEPT OF PARKS AND TOURISM

Anticipated Starting Salary: 32,405

Maintenance Assistant

Position #: 22125449

Salary: $32,405

Grade: GS01

Location: Bull Shoals State Park, AR

Requisition: 48918

Closing date: 5/09/2025

This position performs grounds maintenance tasks, such as mowing, weed eating, trimming trees and bushes, raking leaves, landscaping, hauling topsoil, and controlling insects. Job duties include collecting trash, assisting in erosion control, and other specialized grounds keeping tasks. This position serves as the weekend crew leader over a small group of seasonal workers and performs minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs. Applicant will also perform custodial duties, such as cleaning restrooms and mopping floors. Must be able to operate riding lawn mower, chain saws, weed eater, leaf blower and tractor. Applicant also must be able to work a variable schedule, including weekends, evenings and holidays, work in rough terrain and inclement weather, be able to work a flexible schedule and possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license. A driver’s record check will be performed.

Position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: 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.

Preferred: Two years of experience/on-the-job training, performing grounds keeping and/or the maintenance of lawn-care equipment.

We are an EOE/ADA/AA employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online only: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/

Position Information

Class Code: S065C

Grade: GS01

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00

Summary

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

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, 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. Mops, waxes and vacuums floors, as needed or required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

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 use, operate, and maintain electrical tools and machinery.

Minimum Qualifications

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. 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.

Licenses

None