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SKILLED TRADESMAN

State of Arkansas • Benton, AR • 2h ago

SKILLED TRADESMAN

Date: Jun 2, 2026

Req ID: 57707

Location:

Benton, AR, US, 72015

Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $52,137.07

Position Number: 22103112

County: Saline

Posting End Date: June 22, 2026

This position is located at Arkansas Health Center in the Benton/Haskell area

Job duties:

The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency's operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts.

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff including coordinators, specialists, and support personnel engaged in program development, delivery, or compliance monitoring.

Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for a specific public health domain such as chronic disease prevention, infectious disease control, environmental health, maternal and child health, or emergency preparedness.

Oversee the development, execution, and evaluation of multiple or complex public health programs, ensuring alignment with agency priorities, grant requirements, and best practices.

Provide technical leadership in policy development, strategic planning, and procedural implementation for assigned program areas. Monitor and evaluate program outcomes using qualitative and quantitative data to ensure efficiency, impact, and equity.

Oversee budget development, fiscal reporting, and resource allocation, ensuring efficient and compliant use of funds. Guide the preparation of grant applications, legislative reports, and program audits, and present findings to leadership or public health boards.

Preferred qualifications:

Current Arkansas High-Pressure Boiler Operator license.

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Job Series:Skilled Trades

Classification:Skilled Tradesman - Career Path

Class Code:TST04P

Pay Grade:SGS06

Salary Range:$52,137 - $77,163

Job Summary

The Skilled Tradesman is responsible for performing specialized maintenance, installation, repair, and construction work within a department. This position requires expertise in one or more trades, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, welding, or masonry, to maintain and improve state-owned facilities, infrastructure, and equipment. The Skilled Tradesman ensures that all work is completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform skilled work in one or more trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, welding, or painting, to maintain state buildings and infrastructure. Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance to identify potential issues before they become major problems. Maintain and repair tools, machinery, and equipment used in trade-related tasks. Operate a variety of hand and power tools, as well as heavy equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, or backhoes, depending on the assigned trade. Maintain accurate records of materials used, work completed, and repairs performed. Work closely with other trades professionals, contractors, and agency staff to complete projects efficiently. Provide guidance or training to apprentices or less experienced workers when necessary.

Knowledge and Skills

Advanced knowledge and experience in one or more skilled trades, such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, welding, or painting. Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to execute installations and repairs accurately. Ability to diagnose issues, determine solutions, and execute repairs efficiently. Ability to operate and maintain trade-specific tools, equipment, and machinery safely and effectively. Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques to extend the lifespan of equipment and infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required, plus at least two (2) years of experience in one or more skilled trades.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee's demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

Trade-related certifications (e.g., HVAC certification, journeyman electrician, plumbing license) are required if mandated by the trade. 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.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:Little Rock

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