Building Maintenance Technician - Garvan Woodland Gardens

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Closing Date:

01/13/2026

Type of Position:

Staff - ClericalNo

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Gardens Operations

Summary of Job Duties:

Garvan Woodland Gardens, one of top attractions in Arkansas, is hiring!
We are looking for positive, motivated, personable new team members to join our crew. Work outdoors in a setting voted in the top 10 most colorful places on the planet by Trip Advisor. We would love for you to come grow with us!

Garvan Woodland Gardens, a 210-acre botanical garden situated on a peninsula surrounded by scenic Lake Hamilton located in Hot Springs, AR is seeking a skilled and dedicated Building Maintenance Technician. The Assist Garden Operations Manager and Sr. Manager of Design and Display in monitoring condition of buildings, irrigation/pumping systems, and infrastructure, reporting issues that need repair or upgrades, and performing or assisting in the performance of maintenance, repair, and construction work involving skills in electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing/irrigation, and small engine maintenance/repair. Assist in FAMIS Tool Crib. Run errands and other duties as assigned.

Part-time, up to 32 hours a week, including weekends and nights during Holiday Lights (mid-November thru Dec 31). Building Maintenance Technician is a part-time, temporary position limited to the 1250-hour University of Arkansas policy. The campus is a non-smoking facility. This position requires a valid driver’s license.

Some night and weekend work will be required seasonally.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma

• At least five years of experience working in a Skilled Trade, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, mechanical repair, etc.

• Valid Driver's License

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a public setting

• Journeyman carpentry skills, plumbing skills, experience working in a landscape setting such as garden, golf course, or similar setting.

• At least two years of experience building and/or repairing irrigation systems.

• At least two years of experience working on small engines

Additional Information:

$13 - $15 per hourList of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusLeslie Pounds, HR Partner, pounds@uak.edu; Minnie Hahn, Sr Manager, minnie@uark.edu

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information 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.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Climbing, Pulling, Pushing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Benefits Eligible:

No