Nature and Purpose

The Maintenance Technician is a staff member of the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas.

The Maintenance Technician provides general maintenance services for the buildings, grounds, and equipment at the C. A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

A. Daily Tasks

Water treatment plant

• Performs visual inspection

• Back flushes green sand filter when needed

• Adds caustic soda and potassium permanganate to chemical feeders as needed

Waste water treatment plant (sewer system)

• Performs visual inspection of plant as outlined in Maintenance Manual

• Checks:

a. Rate of flow through system
b. Color of liquid in aeration tank
c. Level of waste water in surge tank

B. Routine and Intermittent Tasks

Repair and maintenance - buildings

• Replaces light bulbs in all buildings as needed

Checks with housekeeper for needed repairs in lodging rooms, such as:

a. Commodes
b. Leaky faucets
c. Light chains
d. Locks, etc.

• Cuts firewood for pavilion, shop, and fire ring Paints Replaces ceiling tiles

• Patches sheetrock

• Checks leaks in bathrooms

• Air conditioning repairs and maintenance (minor)  

a. replaces filters 

b. Troubleshoots in lodging rooms

c. Replaces hot water heater elements

• Monitors and repairs pumps at sewer plant

• Repairs furniture

Maintenance - outside

• Carries out construction projects (e.g., rose garden, amphitheater, waste water plant)

• Maintains flower beds

• Performs yard sodding, grass bed preparation

• Repairs mechanical systems (e.g., water treatment plant)

Relationships

• Works under the supervision of 4-H Center Director.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with superiors and associates.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school graduate (equivalency certificate accepted).

• Two years of related work experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical repair, and painting.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to handle numerous assignments concurrently.

• Ability to obtain state certification as waste water treatment plant operator.

• Physical ability to perform manual labor tasks including climbing, stooping, bending, and heavy lifting.

• Physical ability to perform functions in an outdoor setting in all weather conditions.

Approval

David E. Foster
Associate Vice President for Agriculture - Extension

The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.