Position Number:
County: Jackson
Posting End Date: 8/11/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $39171.00
Location: Maintenance - Grimes Unit - Newport
The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.
All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.
Position Information
Job Series: Trades Maintenance
Classification: Maintenance Technician
Class Code: TMA05P
Pay Grade: SGS03
Salary Range: $39171 $57973
Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing hands-on support to the maintenance team in keeping facilities equipment and grounds operating safely and efficiently. This role focuses on executing routine maintenance tasks conducting basic repairs assisting with preventative maintenance programs and ensuring that work areas remain clean and safe. The classification is designed for individuals starting their careers in facility maintenance who demonstrate a strong work ethic a willingness to learn and an aptitude for practical problem-solving in a dynamic work environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist with daily cleaning upkeep and sanitation of building interiors and minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs fixing leaky faucets and repairing minor structural execute scheduled preventive maintenance procedures on equipment Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems plumbing and electrical and report any potential issues before they escalate into larger and log work orders ensuring accurate documentation of service with senior maintenance personnel to prioritize tasks and ensure timely small inventories of tools and supplies used in daily maintenance with restocking and safely storing equipment in designated all established safety guidelines and procedures including the proper use of personal protective any unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions to the maintenance supervisor closely with other maintenance and facilities team members to ensure coordinated clear updates and feedback on completed tasks issues encountered or future maintenance needs.
Knowledge and Skills
Familiarity with basic tools and equipment such as hammers drills and hand tools.A willingness to learn about electrical plumbing Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning and other systems relevant to facility to identify minor issues and determine practical solutions under the guidance of more experienced verbal and written communication skills for reporting issues and collaborating with maintenance team to perform physical tasks such as lifting bending and walking on various surfaces which are common in maintenance duties.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Licensure/Certifications
N/AOTHER 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.
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Required Experience:
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