Skilled Tradesman

Skilled Tradesman

Application Deadline: August 29, 2025

Salary: $33,800

About Arkansas Tech:

Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor's School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community.

Position Summary:

The Skilled Tradesman is responsible for the work activities in one or more of the following skilled trades: HVAC mechanical (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

May maintain and repair air conditioning equipment (fans, belts, motors, etc.)

May perform minimal plumbing related repair functions associated with residential style plumbing fixtures (minimal clogged drain assessment, leaky shower valve repairs, shower head repairs, etc.).

May performs general carpentry using hand and power tools to repair and build structures using necessary materials, such as; wood, sheetrock, roofing, painting, and glass instillation.

May assist other skilled tradesman to complete projects that require multiple departments to work together.

Maintains inventory on tools and parts specific to assigned trade.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the methods, practices, and safety precautions in one or more of the skilled trades.

Knowledge of the accepted practices, processes, materials, and tools of the various 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. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

Ability to maintain inventory on needed parts and tools for one or more of the skilled trades.

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma, or equivalent; with three years of general maintenance experience, in any field.

Preferred Qualifications:

TMA Work order management system experience.

Ability to perform manual labor under various working conditions.

Ability to use hand and power tools in various working conditions, understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:

This department is located at the Facilities Management Building in Russellville AR.

To be considered for the position of Skilled Tradesman, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on August 29, 2025, before 6:00 pm central time.

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This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication 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.

Arkansas Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.