The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.  City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To perform maintenance and repairs of buildings, fixtures, structures, and equipment in private, public and animal populated areas of the Little Rock Zoo.

This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Essential Functions

For a complete list of essential job functions, please click HERE.

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of one (1) year of experience in construction work of a semi-skilled nature. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class "D" vehicle operator's license before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

• Must be available to respond to emergency calls outside of normal working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

DISCLAIMER:  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements

• Online applications only

• Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.

• Please include a complete work history when completing application.  Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.

• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.

• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account.

• You may check your inbox in your Careers/LittleRock account to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications. 

• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at Careers/LittleRock or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.