EHS Technician

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education &/or Experience:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma;

• Two years of specialized training in electronics or related field.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Routine Safety Systems Inspection and Repair to include but not limited to: Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Smoke/Heat Detectors, UST Monitoring Wells, Eyewashes, Safety Showers, and other Building Devices;

• Fire Systems Maintenance and Inspection;

• Lamp Recycling;

• Safety/General Equipment Inspection;

• Animal Control;

• Miscellaneous Trouble Calls/Fire Alarm Responses;

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment;

• Ability to localize and repair mechanical or electrical problems;

• Ability to test and monitor equipment functions;

• Skill in performing fabrication work;

• Must have basic computer skills and some experience with MS Word, Excel, and Access;

• Ability to perform routine building, emergency safety, and fires systems inspections;

• Ability to use, operate, and maintain electrical tools and machinery;

• Must be able to follow instructions;

• Must be able to negotiate various types of terrain (such as slopes, steps, ditches, creek banks, brush and weedy areas, rocky and rough areas or muddy and/or wet areas);

• Must be able to use/operate tools and equipment for extended periods;

• Must be able to climb ladders and other access equipment to roofs and other areas to repair, inspect, and maintain building systems;

• Must be able to load or unload a truck (weights varying at 60 lbs. or more);

• Must be able to start, hold, use and operate hand tools and power equipment;

• Ability to operate various equipment with hand/foot control.

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.