Building Maintenance Technician - Garvan Woodland Gardens

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Hot Springs, AR, US
Base: $13.00 - $15.00 ph based on experience; bonu...
Electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing skills
Small engine maintenance and repair
Valid driver’s license required
Garvan Woodland Gardens is a 210-acre botanical garden located in Hot Springs, AR, known as one of the top attractions in Arkansas and voted among the top 10 most colorful places on the planet by Trip Advisor

Job Summary

  • Garvan Woodland Gardens is a 210-acre botanical garden located in Hot Springs, AR, known as one of the top attractions in Arkansas and voted among the top 10 most colorful places on the planet by Trip Advisor.
  • The Building Maintenance Technician will assist Garden Operations management in monitoring and maintaining buildings, irrigation systems, and infrastructure, performing skilled trades work including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and small engine repair.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance contributions, tuition waivers, official holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.

Matching Summary

Garvan Woodland Gardens is a 210-acre botanical garden located in Hot Springs, AR, known as one of the top attractions in Arkansas and voted among the top 10 most colorful places on the planet by Trip Advisor.

Salary

Base: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour based on experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing skills
  • Small engine maintenance and repair
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Work outdoors in botanical garden setting
  • Part-time up to 32 hours per week
  • Seasonal night and weekend work

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working in public settings
  • Journeyman carpentry skills
  • Experience with irrigation systems
  • Experience in landscape or garden maintenance
  • Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least five years skilled trade experience
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds
  • At least two years irrigation system experience
  • At least two years small engine repair experience

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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