Operations Technician

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Closing Date:

01/29/2027

Type of Position:

Staff - ClericalNo

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)Shift Vary (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 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.

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Department:

Holiday Lights

Summary of Job Duties:

Garvan Woodland Gardens, one of top attractions in Arkansas is hiring!

We are looking for positive, motivated, personable new team members to join our crew. Work outdoors in a setting voted in the top 10 most colorful places on the planet by Trip Advisor. We would love for you to come grow with us!

Garvan Woodland Gardens, a 210-acre botanical garden situated on a peninsula surrounded by scenic Lake Hamilton located in Hot Springs, AR is seeking a skilled and dedicated Operations Technician.

The Operations Technician is responsible for assisting in multiple departments as needed. The Operations Technician will assist with the Special Events team, providing technical support, as well as aide in the set-ups of the spaces. This position will also assist with Holiday Lights set-up, disassembly, repair, inventory records, fabrication, etc. of Holiday Lights Display materials. In addition, this position will be an assistant to the Building Maintenance team as required.

This temporary position will be for up to 40 hours a week; this is a temporary position that will require work outside in the elements regardless of weather.

This position will require evening and weekend work. Working hours will shift during the Holiday Light season to include night work. Pay $13-15 per hour based on experience and skill level. Operations Technician is a part-time, temporary position limited to the 1250-hour University of Arkansas policy. The campus is a non-smoking facility. This position requires a valid driver’s license.

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Background Checks Required: Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Report Check, Sex Offender Registry
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• No previous experience required, as individuals will be trained on site

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Experience working in a public garden

• Experience with electrical, electronic, lighting, sound, or welding

Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Graduate Students are subject to background check

$13.00 to $15.00 per hourNoneProof of Veteran StatusLeslie Pounds, HR Partner, [email protected]; Minnie Hahn, Sr Manager of Design, [email protected]

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

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. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Balancing, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Climbing, Crawling, Driving, Sharps, Sitting

Benefits Eligible:

No