Parking Maintenance Equipment Technician
University of Arkansas
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Maintenance Operations
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Parking Maintenance Equipment Technician serves as the primary equipment specialist for the Parking Facilities and Maintenance Team. This role is responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of departmental equipment to ensure project schedules are met without delay. The Technician maintains inventory of repair parts, coordinates major equipment repairs with outside vendors, and advises leadership on replacement or upgrades. The Technician also manages equipment records in the department’s work management system, ensuring all maintenance, preventive maintenance, and parts usage are accurately tracked. In addition, this position works alongside both the maintenance and custodial teams to support work orders and special projects and provides training on the proper use and care of equipment. This position is weather essential.This position is governed by the agency/institution policy.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
At least two years experience in small engine repair, equipment maintenance, or related field
Experience in diagnosing and repairing small gas and diesel engines, pumps, compressors, and hydraulics
Experience with preventive maintenance scheduling and recordkeeping in a work management system
Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in small engine repair, diesel technology, or related trade
Experience maintaining sealcoat, striping, or crack sealing equipment
Experience in facilities, fleet, or university/public sector environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of campus parking facilities, lots, and garages, and the equipment used to maintain them
Knowledge of small engine repair, preventive maintenance practices, and safe operation of equipment
Knowledge of tools, materials, and processes used in sealcoating, striping, crack sealing, and related parking maintenance work
Skill in diagnosing and repairing equipment such as pressure washers, stripers, crack seal machines, sealcoat systems, and utility vehicles
Skill in maintaining accurate records of maintenance, preventive maintenance, and parts inventory in a work management system
Ability to coordinate with vendors for warranty service, major repairs, and equipment replacement planning
Ability to train maintenance and custodial staff in proper operation, care, and safety practices for equipment
Ability to communicate effectively, provide responsive customer service, and work collaboratively with team members and campus partners
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Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas 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 seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
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.
