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Maintenance Supervisor C.A. Vines
Arkansas 4-H Center

Policy Number: C.E.S.P. 12-6
Date Revised: 5-14-2001
Supersedes: 4-1-1999

Nature and Purpose

This position is employed by the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas and provides leadership in maintaining and managing the C. A. Vines 4-H Center. This individual serves as a resource person to the Extension faculty and to other adult and youth groups utilizing the 4-H Center as a training facility.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Director in determining staffing needs for facilities and grounds keeping operations.

• Supervises and prepares daily work schedule for extension and foundation employees for facilities and grounds keeping needs.

• Assures the maintenance of all physical plant buildings, outdoor recreation facilities, and grounds to include electrical, plumbing, H V A C, and carpentry

• Assures that the water and wastewater plants are maintained and working properly.

• Assures that proper testing, record keeping and reporting is completed for compliance with permits, regulations and laws for the water plant, wastewater plant, and swimming pool.

• Assures the maintenance of tools, tractors, vehicles and heavy equipment.

• Assists the 4-H Center Director and the Arkansas 4-H Foundation Director in assessing capital projects and construction including drawings, cost and material projections.

• Assists Director in training and/or determining the training needs of Center staff.

• Identifies policy needs and recommend changes when necessary.  

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Relationships

• Responsible administratively to 4-H Center Director for compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulations relating to the operation of Extension organization and for decisions relating to the general operation and maintenance of the entire C. A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center.

• Works within the Memorandum of Agreement established between the Arkansas 4H Foundation and the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas. Maintains a relationship with other Extension 4-H specialists assigned to the Center and the State 4-H Office. Views the 4-H Center as an educational tool in carrying out and supporting the county 4-H programs and other Extension programs. Serves as a member of the 4-H Center management team and works with the Food Service Manager, Operations Manager and support staff for the efficient operation of the 4-H Center. Maintains rapport with other subject matter specialists, county and district faculty, and Extension administration.

• Serves as a member of the 4-H Center management team and works with the Food Service Manager, Operations Manager and support staff for the efficient operation of the 4-H Center. Maintains rapport with other subject matter specialists, county and district faculty, and Extension administration. Consults with other 4-H facility managers and other camping professionals.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Four years of experience in supervising the maintenance of physical plant facilities, tools, heavy equipment and grounds.

• Four years of experience in personnel management. Maintains or be able to obtain within 2 years of employment a Class 11 Water Treatment Operator's License with Arkansas Department of Health and a Class 11 Wastewater Treatment Operator's License with the Arkansas Pollution and Ecology Department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the 4-H and Cooperative Extension programs.

• Posses a genuine liking for people and be outgoing in nature.

• Posses computer skills for operating word-processing, spreadsheets, etc.  

• Ability to communicate effectively.

Approval

David E. Foster
Associate Vice President for Agriculture - Extension
May 27, 1999

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.

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