Maintenance Assistant – Campus Living Facilities

About the role

The Maintenance Assistant supports Campus Living Facilities by performing exterior upkeep, litter and trash removal, and routine repairs for residential properties owned by the Office of Campus Living at the University of Arkansas Little Rock.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive, routine, and special‑project maintenance for campus residential facilities.
• Monitor and coordinate daily exterior litter and trash removal across all properties.
• Conduct light grounds work, including shrub overgrowth control and sprinkler system inspections.
• Maintain vacant rental properties, providing upkeep and cleanup after renovations or repairs.
• Assist with dumpster site maintenance, inventory moves, and vendor escorts as needed.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• 1–3 years of grounds‑keeping or facility‑maintenance experience (preferred).
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, climbing, crawling, and operating a standard mule vehicle.
• Commitment to excellent customer service for residents, students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Required skills

• General grounds‑keeping and basic residential maintenance knowledge.
• Proficiency with a variety of lawn‑care tools.
• Capability to operate a standard mule vehicle for maintenance tasks.