Maintenance Specialist

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

The Maintenance Specialist makes minor repairs to the interior/exterior of buildings and facilities and maintains furniture and equipment, employing basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical.

Essential Duties:

• Minor Repairs to the interior/exterior of building.
• Maintains furniture and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Rate of Pay: $14.00 per hour

Completed applications received by 3/02/2026 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal equivalent of a high school diploma
• Experience with building maintenance
• Experience in repair and/or maintenance of equipment
• Other job related education and/or experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of building maintenance experience
• Valid drivers license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment
• Must be able to work during different weather climates; to include hot/cold weather, rain, etc.
• Read and comprehend printed materials i.e. schematics, layouts, etc.
• Operate varied hand and power tools and equipment
• Strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
Frequently:
• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
Constantly:
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Talking

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions:
 

The following work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered by employees while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff. Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range. Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary. Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.