Arkansas State University Beebe
Administration/Managerment

Equipment Mechanic

Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026

About the role

Equipment Mechanic

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NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran’s Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran’s Preference section of the application for specific proof.

Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

U.S. Department of Labor
  • Know Your Rights https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf

  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf(English) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf (Spanish)

  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

Posting Details

Position Information
Position Type Non Classified
Job Title Equipment Mechanic
Classification Title Equipment Mechanic
Campus Location ASU Searcy
Job Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Equipment Mechanic is responsible through preventative maintenance and work orders for maintaining and repairing tools and equipment used in buildings, grounds, and general maintenance. Maintains grounds and buildings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Operates tractors, forklifts, riding lawn mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, etc.
2.  Identifies problems and determines appropriate action by consulting schematics or manuals.
3.  Checks cords, plugs, and safety features, oils and greases gears and casings on electric hand tools, drills, saws, and impact hammers.
4.  Cleans dirty equipment and/or parts using air hoses or chemical solutions, and maintains cleaning and floor maintenance equipment.
5.  Sharpens blades on mowers, tractors, and other hand tools.
6.  Maintains parts and supplies, such as oil, gas, and filters. Orders new inventory as required.
7.  Maintain the grounds and all buildings.
8.  Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Education: Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines. Equivalent to four years high school, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others.

Experience General: 0 to 6 months related experience or training. Experience in maintenance and repair of small engines and power tools or related area.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Salary or Salary Range Commensurate with experience
Physical Activities
Stand regularly
Walk continuously
Sit occasionally
Use hand to finger, handle, or feel continuously
Reach with hands and arms continuously
Climb or balance regularly
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl regularly
Talk or Hear continuously
Taste or smell occasionally
Physical Exertion
Up to 10 pounds continuously
Up to 25 pounds regularly
Up to 50 pounds occasionally
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
Vision Requirements
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Posting Detail Information
Background Check Statement

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Background Check Requirements Criminal Background
ASU Beebe EEO Statement Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.
Posting Number NC3612014
Open Date 10/14/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran’s Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran’s Preference section of the application for specific proof.

Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

U.S. Department of Labor
  • Know Your Rights https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf

  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf(English) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf (Spanish)

  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Other
  2. Proof of Veteran's Preference
  3. Related Licenses and Certifications

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