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Skilled Tradesman

Working Title Skilled Tradesman

Position # A00694

Department Grounds and Landscape

Employment Status:

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Staff

# of openings:

1

Location:

ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range:

$35,500.00

Closing:

10/25/25

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Skilled Tradesman is responsible for the work activities in one or more of the following skilled trades; HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, and Mechanical. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Adhere to the vision and guiding principles of the Finance and Administration Division, which are Fairness, Honesty, Respect and Accountability

+ Perform preventative and as needed maintenance on licensed vehicles, slow moving vehicles and equipment, inclusive of safety inspections

+ Use, operation and maintenance of shop equipment such as, but not limited to; tire changer, vehicle lift, etc.

+ Give instruction on 15 passenger bus operation

+ Employees will wear daily, the assigned uniform as designated in the Uniform FMOP. Exceptions will be in writing for approval by the AVC

+ Ensure all time cards, work orders and other assigned paper work are correct and turned in on time

+ Attend team meetings, open forum meetings, assigned training and any meetings the grounds manager instructs

+ Ensure tools and materials needed to perform daily work assignments are accounted for and in good working order

+ Develop computer knowledge and skills in Banner System, FAMIS, Blackboard, Microsoft Office Suites and general internet usage

+ Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of the methods, practices, and safety precautions in one or more of the skilled trades, the accepted practices, processes, materials, and tools of the various skilled trades, and 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, read and interpret blueprints, manuals, schematics, building plans, and/or work drawings, understand verbal and written instructions, and maintain inventory on needed parts and tools for one or more of the skilled trades

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday

7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Additional hours as requested and/or needed

Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

This position is considered Essential Personnel in Facilities Management

Minimum Qualifications:

The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma plus five (5) years of experience as a carpenter or painter as well as completion of required education or training along with the required license or certification in one (1) or more of the following skilled trades listed below:

Must be licensed as a Journeyman Electrician in accordance with ACA 17-28-304, Journeyman Plumber in accordance with ACA 17-38-301 or HVAC Mechanics in accordance with ACA 17-33-301

Application License Pesticide

Application License Herbicide

Preferred to have a valid Driver's License

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education

Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng\_Es.pdf