TRADES SPECIALIST

Location: North Little Rock, AR 72117 • Pulaski County

Anticipated starting salary: $43,088 • Pay range: $43,088 – $63,770

About the role

The Trades Specialist performs skilled maintenance, repair, and upkeep of state-owned buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds. This position ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on state buildings, including inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing structural, mechanical, and electrical issues.
• Conduct minor plumbing repairs, such as fixing leaks, replacing fixtures, and clearing clogged drains.
• Install, repair, and maintain doors, windows, locks, and other structural components.
• Assist in maintaining HVAC systems, including filter changes and routine troubleshooting.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and report major issues to supervisors.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, such as drills, saws, pressure washers, and paint sprayers.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on state-owned maintenance equipment.
• Prepare surfaces and apply paint, stain, or other finishes to walls, ceilings, and furniture.
• Patch drywall, plaster, and other surfaces as needed to maintain building appearance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one (1) year of experience in maintenance, repair, or a skilled trade.
• Additional vocational training in a skilled trade is preferred.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of herbicides and fertilizers.
• Knowledge and ability of seed stratification and assist with seed planting.
• Ability to load and unload trucks and operate forklifts.
• Ability to operate and maintain irrigation equipment.
• Experience supervising small work crews.
• Willingness to work with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and perform heavy lifting.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC maintenance.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to assess maintenance issues and determine effective solutions.
• Understanding of maintenance schedules and best practices for keeping equipment and buildings in good working condition.