Skilled Tradesman in Jonesboro, Arkansas at Arkansas State University

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Skilled Tradesman is responsible for the work activities in one or more of the following skilled trades; HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, and Mechanical. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Builds or repairs wooden structures or their structured parts
• Installs and replaces electrical wiring and fixtures
• Assembles, installs and repairs air, gas and water systems and related parts and equipment
• Prepares and paints interior and exterior surface
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of the methods, practices, and safety precautions in one or more of the skilled trades, the accepted practices, processes, materials, and tools of the various skilled trades, and the laws and regulations relating to one or more of the skilled trades

Ability to provide mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material estimates for one or more of the skilled trades, read and interpret blueprints, manuals, schematics, building plans, and/or work drawings, understand verbal and written instructions, and maintain inventory on needed parts and tools for one or more of the skilled trades

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

This position is considered Essential Personnel in Facilities Management

Minimum Qualifications:

The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma plus five (5) years of experience as a carpenter or painter as well as completion of required education or training along with the required license or certification in one (1) or more of the following skilled trades listed below:

Must be licensed as a Journeyman Electrician in accordance with ACA 17-28-304, Journeyman Plumber in accordance with ACA 17-38-301 or HVAC Mechanics in accordance with ACA 17-33-301

Preferred to have a valid Driver's License

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education

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.