What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN position at State of Arkansas?
Date: Jan 17, 2025
Req ID: 46489
Location:
Birdeye, AR, US, 72324
Category: AR DEPT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405
Position Number: 22179445
County: Cross
Posting End Date: 01/31/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405
County: Cross
Posting End Date: 01/31/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405
Hiring Official: Wesley Hibner
This position is located on the grounds of the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in Birdeye, Arkansas.
New hires into this position are eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus. Terms and requirements will be discussed during interview.
The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for daily checks of the facilities to ensure cleanliness. They also prepare the daily services by lowering the flags, raising the service flags at the committal shelter, cleaning the committal shelter, opening the grave locations by using heavy equipment, placing headstones, burying caskets and cremations, setting niche covers, placing temporary markers. When the weather allows and is necessary, they also mow, weed eat, treat, and clean the grounds. The technician also maintains the vehicles and the equipment. They prepare routine maintenance on the equipment and make repairs when necessary.
This position is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.
All jobs offers and continued employment are contingent upon passing the pre-employment drug-screening, criminal background check, and adult maltreatment central registry checks (if applicable). You have the right to obtain a copy of the reports from the registries.
The State of Arkansas offers employees paid holidays, access to health and dental benefits, retirement plans, life insurance, disability coverage, paid leave, wellness programs, and much more.
The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs serves Arkansas Veterans, and their eligible dependents, through advocacy and education to access federal and state benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care, and burial honors.
Position Information
Class Code: S046C
Grade: GS04
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00
Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing and participating in the maintenance and operation of facilities and equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.
Functions
Develops preventative maintenance schedules for facilities and equipment and participates in overall planning by providing information and advice concerning equipment status, maintenance replacement, or purchasing needs.
Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks, including building wooden structures, replacing faulty plumbing fixtures, repairing broken pipes, replacing electrical fixtures and receptacles, welding broken parts, rebuilding small motors, overhauling carburetors, tuning up vehicles, operating power tools, pouring and finishing concrete, and servicing refrigeration units.
Reports maintenance and repairs needed in maintaining facilities.
Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks, including building wooden structures, replacing faulty plumbing fixtures, repairing broken pipes, replacing electrical fixtures and receptacles, welding broken parts, rebuilding small motors, overhauling carburetors, tuning up vehicles, operating power tools, pouring and finishing concrete, and servicing refrigeration units.
Reports maintenance and repairs needed in maintaining facilities.
Prepares employees work schedules, trains new employees, and recommends
disciplinary actions, as needed.
disciplinary actions, as needed.
Maintains records and prepares reports including vehicle utilization, equipment history, and materials purchased.
May operate a waste water treatment facility by monitoring equipment to ensure proper operation, making repairs, taking samples, and completing reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May operate a waste water treatment facility by monitoring equipment to ensure proper operation, making repairs, taking samples, and completing reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and structural requirements used in the construction and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
Knowledge of state government procurement practices.
Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate work activities, and monitor the performance of co-workers and/or subordinates.
Ability to determine repair/maintenance requirements, perform manual labor, and operate and maintain the necessary tools and equipment.
Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
Ability to maintain inventory and purchase supplies.
Ability to train others in the use of tools and equipment in order to maintain facilities.
Knowledge of state government procurement practices.
Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate work activities, and monitor the performance of co-workers and/or subordinates.
Ability to determine repair/maintenance requirements, perform manual labor, and operate and maintain the necessary tools and equipment.
Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
Ability to maintain inventory and purchase supplies.
Ability to train others in the use of tools and equipment in order to maintain facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma plus two years of experience in general maintenance operation. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.
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
Licenses
None
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $32,405 - $51,686
