Maintenance Coordinator

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Type of Position:

Research

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:

RIRE | Rice Research and Extension Center

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Summary of Job Duties:

Duties will include coordinating, scheduling, and completion of the maintenance of the buildings and facilities of the Rice Research and Extension Center. This includes the main office and laboratory complex plus residences, landscaping, water treatment plant, granary, and other laboratory facilities. The coordinator must be skilled in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other maintenance trades. The coordinator will develop and implement preventative maintenance programs based on the life cycle of each building. This will include inspection of buildings needing repairs to assess problems and determining the status, materials, and man-hour requirements. The coordinator is responsible for determining whether repairs should be completed in-house or contracted out based on the estimated expertise required and the size and duration of the project. The coordinator estimates repair, replacement, or renovation costs and advises the Center Director on project priorities. The coordinator must be able to manage employees and monitor work activities. You will be expected to perform other duties as assigned as they contribute to the missions of RREC and the Division of Agriculture. This position reports to the Director of the RREC and performance will be evaluated each year within the Center.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma plus six years of experience involving facilities maintenance and repair or a related area.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Applicat