What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Tradesman position at Arkansas State University?
Employment Status
Full time (29-40 Hrs)
Type of Employment
Staff
Of Openings
1
Location
ASU-Jonesboro
Proposed Salary Range
$35,500.00
Closing
1/16/26
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary
The Skilled Trades Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the skilled tradesman in one or more of the following skilled trades: HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or mechanical. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Duties & Responsibilities
Knowledge of policy and procedures, laws, and regulations relating to one or more of the skilled trades, licensure and certification required for one or more of the skilled trades, the methods, practices, and safety precautions in one or more of the skilled trades, the standard practices, processes, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment, and materials, methods, and tools involved in the maintenance, repair, and/or construction of buildings or other structures
Ability to calculate time, materials, and labor needed for projects, read and interpret blueprints, manuals, schematics, building plans, and drawings for one or more of the skilled trades, and communicate information and ideas in various environments
General Days/Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Other
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
This position is considered Essential Personnel in Facilities Management
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma
Completion of required education or training along with the required license or certification in the following skilled trades:
Journeyman Electrician according to ACA 17-28-304, Journeyman Plumber according to ACA 17-38-301, and HVAC Mechanics according to ACA 17-33-301; plus one year of experience, including six months in a leadership capacity
Six (6) years of experience, including one (1) year in a leadership capacity
Preferred To Posses a Valid Driver's License
Other 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
E-Verify Participation Notice
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
E-Verify Right To Work
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster Eng_Es.pdf
Full time (29-40 Hrs)
Type of Employment
Staff
Of Openings
1
Location
ASU-Jonesboro
Proposed Salary Range
$35,500.00
Closing
1/16/26
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary
The Skilled Trades Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the skilled tradesman in one or more of the following skilled trades: HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or mechanical. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Adhere to the vision and guiding principles of the Finance and Administration Division
- Manage all assigned projects
- Check status of work in progress and make inspections of work performed
- Attend staff meetings, establish work policies and procedures
- Prepare work progress reports, annual reports and assist with departmental training
- Ensure employees have tools and materials needed to perform daily tasks assigned
- Adhere to Arkansas State University's safety policies and procedures and manufacturer's safety instructions
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge of policy and procedures, laws, and regulations relating to one or more of the skilled trades, licensure and certification required for one or more of the skilled trades, the methods, practices, and safety precautions in one or more of the skilled trades, the standard practices, processes, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment, and materials, methods, and tools involved in the maintenance, repair, and/or construction of buildings or other structures
Ability to calculate time, materials, and labor needed for projects, read and interpret blueprints, manuals, schematics, building plans, and drawings for one or more of the skilled trades, and communicate information and ideas in various environments
General Days/Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Other
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
This position is considered Essential Personnel in Facilities Management
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma
Completion of required education or training along with the required license or certification in the following skilled trades:
Journeyman Electrician according to ACA 17-28-304, Journeyman Plumber according to ACA 17-38-301, and HVAC Mechanics according to ACA 17-33-301; plus one year of experience, including six months in a leadership capacity
Six (6) years of experience, including one (1) year in a leadership capacity
Preferred To Posses a Valid Driver's License
Other 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
E-Verify Participation Notice
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
E-Verify Right To Work
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster Eng_Es.pdf
Salary : $35,500