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Type of Position:Skilled LaborNo
Job Type:RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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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Department:Law School Maintenance
Summary of Job Duties:The Skilled Tradesman is responsible for the construction or installation and repair of a variety of materials requiring accuracy and good appearance, such as doors, stairs, roofs, partitions, walls, hardware, and fixtures. Make repairs to office furniture, cabinets, etc. Operate a variety of power hand tools and woodworking machinery as required. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma;
• Five years of verifiable experience in one or more of the skilled trades;
• Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a vehicle.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general carpentry using hand and power tools to repair and build structures using necessary materials, such as; wood, sheetrock, roofing, painting, and glass installation;
• Install, maintain, and repair materials made from wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, and other materials;
• Install a variety of wall and floor finish materials such as wood, tile, carpet, paint, tape, and float sheetrock, and erect or remove walls and ceiling systems;
• Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moldings, and hardware;
• Performs minor locksmith repairs;
• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs;
• Use accepted methods, practices, and safety precautions in the completion of skilled trades work;
• May assist other skilled tradesmen to complete projects that require multiple departments to work together;
• Maintain the inventory of tools and parts specific to assigned trade;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the accepted practices, processes, materials, and tools of the various skilled trades;
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to one or more of the skilled trades;
• Ability to provide mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material estimates for one or more of the skilled trades;
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, schematics, building plans, and/or work drawings to determine specifications and calculate requirements;
• Ability to maintain, repair, and renovate buildings as assigned;
• Ability to maintain inventory of needed parts and tools for one or more of the skilled trades;
• Ability to operate power tools;
• Ability to measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join moldings, wood materials, drywall and plastic materials, etc.;
• Ability to fit and install or apply doors, stairs, moldings, hardware, framing, sheetrock walls, drop-in ceiling systems, tile, carpet, and paint;
• Ability to work on a team, and supervise apprentices and other construction workers;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned; Work inclement weather schedule as assigned

Additional Information:

$38,568.00Resume
Special Instructions to Applicants:Michael Turner, Director of Energy Management Services
Email: mturner1@ualr.edu

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

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.

Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:Crawling, Kneeling, Lifting, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:Climbing, Driving, Pulling, Pushing, Sitting, Standing
Benefits Eligible:Yes