Facilities General Maintenance Technician

About the Opportunity

The Clinton Center presents a unique perspective of the work – past, present, and future – of President Bill Clinton. From interactive exhibitions to engaging programs, we offer a variety of year-round, educational and cultural opportunities for visitors of all ages. And we are continuing President Clinton’s commitment to advancing opportunity for everybody, instilling responsibility throughout our society, and cultivating a shared sense of community.

We are located on the banks of the Arkansas River at the intersection of Little Rock’s River Market District and the emerging East Village in the heart of downtown. The Clinton Center features permanent exhibitions that chronicle American history at the turn of the 21st century, engaging and family-friendly special exhibitions, 30-acres of public park, an award-winning on-site restaurant, and a museum store with a selection of unique memorabilia and gifts. Learn more here.

The Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in the upkeep, repair, and safe operation of facilities, equipment, and grounds at the Clinton Presidential Center and One World Campus. This position entails performing routine grounds maintenance, basic facility repairs, preventive maintenance, and supporting work orders. The role requires dependability, a commitment to safety, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work outdoors while performing physical tasks. The Maintenance Technician helps maintain a clean, respectful, and well-kept environment for museum visitors, event guests, students, and staff.

Core Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Proficiency in conducting repairs on various surfaces, including the skilled patching of drywall, precise painting of walls, and other repairs. Execute basic carpentry work with an emphasis on quality craftsmanship.
• Conduct routine grounds maintenance, including mowing, weed eating, tree trimming, and debris removal, to ensure the tidiness and functionality of outdoor spaces 
• Perform comprehensive daily cleanings of building exteriors, walkways, trash bins, and other designated facilities to ensure a clean and welcoming environment for everyone
• Inspect assigned areas, equipment, and work sites to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and equipment issues. Promptly report these findings to a supervisor for further action.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance tasks utilizing basic general maintenance, groundskeeping, and custodial practices
• Oversee the scholar garden working in conjunction with the Master Gardeners.
• Clearly communicate with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, and team members about work orders, completed tasks, observed issues, equipment malfunctions, and future maintenance requirements.
• Organize work, manage assigned tasks, respond to changing maintenance priorities, and complete assignments in a timely and professional manner.
• Regularly monitor and assess the inventory levels of all facility supplies, ensuring that there is always an adequate stock available. Communicate any items that require ordering to the manager to ensure readiness for all maintenance tasks
• Ensure tools, supplies, and equipment are clean, charged, fueled, and organized.
• Maintain inspection log for forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other maintenance equipment.
• Assist with minor plumbing, irrigation, and electrical repairs to enhance the overall safety and functionality of the facilities, contributing to a secure and efficient operational environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support the overall operations of the facility and the Clinton Foundation.

Minimum Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• YOU MUST HAVE A REAL ID OR US PASSPORT TO BE CONSIDERED.
• High School or GED
• Minimum Required: 3-5 years of previous experience in facility maintenance, ground maintenance, and construction.
• Must be skilled in using hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, and general maintenance tools.
• Must know how to operate forklift, boom, and scissor lift
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Some knowledge of AV tech language (help from Electrosonic), phone, and data.
• Ability to work in a varying schedule including nights, early morning, weekends, and holidays.

Our best estimate of the compensation range for this opportunity is $53K - $56K annually, depending on the experience you bring. This range is based on Little Rock market rates.  We look forward to discussing our compensation pricing strategy, and your expectations, throughout the interview process. Please also note, the Clinton Foundation prides itself on offering a generous benefits package at little to no cost to employees -  take a look at our benefits page, so you can get a full picture of our total rewards offerings.

About the Clinton Foundation

Building on a lifetime of public service, President Clinton established the Clinton Foundation on the simple belief that everyone deserves a chance to succeed, everyone has a responsibility to act, and we all do better when we work together. For nearly two decades, that premise has energized the work of the Foundation in overcoming complex challenges and improving the lives of people across the United States and around the world.

As an operating foundation, we work on issues directly or with strategic partners from the business, government, and nonprofit sectors to create economic opportunity, improve public health, and inspire civic engagement and service. Our programs are designed to make a real difference today while serving as proven models for tomorrow. The goal of every effort is to use available resources to get better results faster – at the lowest possible cost.

We firmly believe that when diverse groups of people bring resources together in the spirit of true cooperation, transformative ideas will emerge to drive life-changing action.

The Clinton Foundation is committed to public health and to the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues, visitors, and volunteers.  As such, we have adopted a policy requiring all employees whose positions require them to be on site to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to meet the legal guidelines for an exemption.

Learn more at http://www.clintonfoundation.org, on Facebook at Facebook.com/ClintonFoundation and on Twitter @ClintonFdn.

About the Clinton Presidential Center

The Clinton Presidential Center offers a unique perspective of the work – past, present, and future – of the 42nd President of the United States William Jefferson Clinton. Through year-round educational and cultural opportunities for visitors of all ages, it reflects President Clinton’s lifetime commitment to advancing opportunity for everybody, instilling responsibility throughout our society, and cultivating a sense of community within our great nation.

The Clinton Center is home to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, the Little Rock offices of the Clinton Foundation, the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, and is a managing partner of the Presidential Leadership Scholars program. The Clinton Center is located in a 29-acre city park along the Arkansas River and is also home to the Clinton Museum store and the award-winning restaurant 42 bar and table.

Learn more at www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org, www.facebook.com/clintoncenter, and @ClintonCenter on Twitter and Instagram