Landscaping Maintenance Tech (Northwest, AR)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The Maintenance Technician at UAMS Northwest Regional Campus plays a vital role in maintaining the campus's 12 facilities. This dual-role position combines outdoor landscaping responsibilities with technical maintenance duties to ensure a safe, functional, and visually appealing environment for patients, staff, students, and visitors.
Job description
Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance
- Perform all routine care of campus grass and ornamental grasses, including mowing, edging, trimming, seeding, and fertilizing.
- Prepare, install, and maintain decorative landscaping across the campus, including planting and caring for flowers, shrubs, trees, and other plants.
- Oversee and adjust watering schedules for grass and plant beds to ensure healthy growth and appearance.
- Monitor landscape health and apply pest/disease control solutions as needed.
Facility Systems Maintenance
- Inspect, maintain, and repair building systems including boilers, air handlers, HVAC systems, and plumbing across 12 facilities.
- Conduct preventive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime and prolong system lifespan.
- Respond to service calls, troubleshoot issues, and perform general repairs.
- Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards and document all maintenance activities.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs or facility improvement projects.
Safety and Documentation
- Assist in clearing and maintaining roads, walkways, and parking areas during inclement weather to ensure safe access for all individuals.
- Evaluate conditions of exterior surfaces and report or resolve any hazards.
- Complete work order documentation in the Engineering and Operations Department's maintenance tracking system.
Requirements
- High School diploma/GED
- Five (5) years of maintenance or landscaping experience
- Valid AR driver's license with fewer than 12 points on the Motor Vehicle Record
- Proficiency in landscaping and groundskeeping techniques
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Ability to operate and maintain landscaping and maintenance equipment
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Commitment to safety and adherence to regulations
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement plan
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.