Apprentice Tradesman

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance and train in an apprenticeship program, under the supervision of a Skilled Tradesman, in a variety of skilled trades duties;

• May provide assistance and train in the installation of electrical wiring, electrical fixtures, and computer cable lines;

• May provide assistance and train in the assembly, installation, and repair of air, gas, water, and waste disposal systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes;

• May provide assistance and train in all areas of carpentry;

• May provide assistance and train using different welding equipment, acetylene gas, and electrical arc welding on needed repairs;

• May provide assistance and train in servicing, rebuilding, and/or installation of automobile and diesel engines and transmissions;

• May provide assistance and train in masonry duties, such as concrete mixing and bricklaying;

• May provide assistance and train in a variety of interior and exterior painting tasks;

• Perform preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance in residence halls, apartments, and rental houses;

• Provide after-hours and weekend response for student and facility-related emergencies as needed;

• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic measuring tools, equipment, and materials used in the various skilled trades;

• Ability to perform manual labor under various working conditions;

• Ability to use hand and power tools in various working conditions;

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;

• Ability to communicate information and ideas in various environments;

• Skill in the use, operation, and care of tools and machinery;

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 75 pounds;

• Ability to drive motorized vehicles;

• Ability to work outside in cold and hot temperatures;

• Must be able to respond to Campus Living facility emergencies and crises after hours.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.

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.