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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
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Required Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or GED;
1-3 years of experience in grounds keeping and/or facility maintenance.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform maintenance assistance for preventive, routine, and special project maintenance with facilities owned by Campus Living;
Monitor daily exterior litter and trash for all facilities and coordinate removal;
Perform light grounds work at the residence halls to assist campus facilities with the overgrowth of shrubs;
Inspect the exterior sprinkler system for any breaks or issues;
Coordinate all grounds care for vacant rental properties to provide upkeep;
Provide assistance in renovations and repair cleanup for all properties;
Maintain all dumpster sites for repair and maintenance;
Assist with any moving of inventory and supplies for maintenance projects;
Provide vendor escorts, if needed, to the buildings;
Ensure excellent customer service to all UA Little Rock residents, students, faculty, staff, parents, and guests;
Ensures grounds are maintained and needed repairs are completed and fixed accordingly;
Provide after-hours and weekend response for student and facility-related emergencies as needed;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
General groundskeeping and basic residential maintenance are preferred;
Ability to use a variety of lawn care tools and operate a standard mule vehicle;
Must be able to respond to Campus Living facility emergencies and crises after hours.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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.