Assistant Foreman – Maintenance (3 Open Positions)

Summary Of Job Duties

The Assistant Foreman – Maintenance supports the Foreman and management team in coordinating daily maintenance operations within an assigned campus zone or skilled trades shop. This position provides frontline leadership to maintenance staff, assists with work order prioritization, monitors quality and safety, and serves as acting foreman in the absence of the Foreman. The Assistant Foreman is a working leader who combines technical skill with supervisory support to ensure university buildings, systems, and infrastructure are maintained in a safe, reliable, and customer-focused manner. This role helps drive productivity, accountability, business process alignment, and service excellence while supporting preventive maintenance and operational goals across campus.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
  
• At least ten (10) years of experience in building maintenance, skilled trades, facilities operations, or related field
  
• Leadership experience such as lead worker, crew leader, trainer, or acting supervisor
  
• Experience with multiple building systems and maintenance practices
  
• Experience with CMMS systems, email, and standard computer software
  
• Valid driver’s license in good standings

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certificate, apprenticeship, or associate degree in a related field
  
• Trade license or certification (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.)
  
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or institutional facilities
  
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
  
• Experience supervising union or multi-trade work crews
  
• Knowledge of building maintenance methods, tools, and safety practices
  
• Ability to lead and coordinate daily work activities
  
• Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills
  
• Ability to read plans, schematics, and technical documents
  
• Strong communication and customer service skills
  
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
  
• Ability to train and develop staff
  
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
  
• Working knowledge of multiple building systems and maintenance practices
  
• Ability to use CMMS systems, email, and standard computer software

Work Environment

• This position requires regular field work in campus buildings, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and outdoor environments.
  
• Work may involve lifting, climbing ladders, confined spaces, and responding to weather or emergency events.
  
• Evening, weekend, and on-call work may be required.

Additional Information

• Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
  
• Required Documents To Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume
  
• Optional Documents: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Troy Vela, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, tvela1@uark.edu

Special Instructions To Applicants

• Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

Required Documents To Upload

• To apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume

Optional Documents To Upload

• To upload: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status

Application Process

• All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site .

Contact Information

• For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department

Building Maintenance Department's Website:

Institution Name

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.

Benefits

• The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Equal Opportunity

• The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution.
• The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy.

Contact for Equal Opportunity

• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Application Materials

• All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site .

Application Assistance

• For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Job Posting Details

• Closing Date: 08/07/2026
• Type Of Position: Skilled Crafts and Trades Workstudy Position
• No Job Type: Regular Work Shift
• Sponsorship Available: No
• Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
• Founded: 1871
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