Temporary Maintenance Assistant

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Under general supervision of the Grounds Supervisor, the Maintenance Assistant is responsible for a variety of duties including installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, operation of grounds / heavy equipment, (e.g. mowers, tractors, backhoes) general grounds maintenance, repairs and upkeep of college facilities. This is a Temporary Part-Time Position that will Run from May until Mid September.

Essential Duties:

• Assist with application of herbicides and fertilizers

• Operate grounds equipment

• Installs, maintains and repairs irrigation systems

• Maintains, cleans and winterizes equipment

• Must be proficient at pruning and trimming hedges, trees, shrubs etc

• Performs mowing, edging and weed trimming

• Provides general repairs and maintenance on exterior and interior of buildings

• Keeps parking facilities cleaned and maintained

• Provides snow and ice removal during inclement weather

• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college

Rate of Pay: $14.00 per hour

Completed applications received by 6/30/2026 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of sufficient education or training to read and write; plus one year of experience or on-the-job training performing grounds keeping and/ or maintaining lawn-care equipment.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a safe driving record

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods and practices in skilled and unskilled trades

• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on various types of grounds keeping tools and equipment

• Skill in pruning and trimming hedges, trees, shrubs etc. Ability to receive, assign, and coordinate work activities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The position requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to work during different weather climates; to include hot/cold weather, rain, etc. Must possess mobility to work in and around buildings and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, and to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.