Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Maintenance Worker

Department
Building Maintenance, Buc Ridge - 50785

Pay Grade
7

Job Category
Support Staff

Job Summary

The Housing Maintenance Department is looking to fill two (2) vacant positions. Employees in this class are under general supervision. Work performed in a variety of skilled housing maintenance tasks including:

• carpentry
• basic plumbing
• basic electrical
• basic HVAC repair
• performs a variety of semi-skilled preventive maintenance duties such as cleaning coils, changing filters, greasing motors, etc.
• performs interior and exterior painting duties
• unit turnaround duties as required
• performs other related duties as assigned

Must be able to work any shift or schedule. Overtime will be required as necessary. Facilities employees may be required to report at their regularly scheduled times during emergency closures or during inclement weather to perform essential functions including snow removal duties.

A background check is required.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:

• Paid time off & leave
• 17 paid holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Health and life insurance
• Retirement
• Access to University facilities and services and much more!

Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: .

All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Ability to give and interpret oral and written directions.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to operate all maintenance department-related equipment.
• Ability to inspect apartments, and create and complete work as necessary.
• Ability to complete operational forms and work records (work orders).
• Ability to perform all duties in compliance with all applicable safety codes.
• Ability to work with computers.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to communicate with peers, customers, and housing staff.
• Ability to communicate problems and build system-related issues to supervisor.
• Ability to make repairs to various HVAC equipment, i.e. VRF.
• Ability to work various shifts including weekends and after business hours.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time; frequent bending, kneeling, twisting, lifting, etc.
• Ability to perform light to heavy manual labor.

Required Qualifications

• Part-time and/or professional experience in building/facilities maintenance, HVAC/HVACR repair, mechanical maintenance, and/or other closely relevant experience required (such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, and masonry). In lieu of experience, those with relevant degrees, certifications, and/or apprenticeship experience may be considered.
• A valid Driver's License.
• Able to work various shifts including weekends and after business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary
$16.83 an hour

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
SS01756P

Is this position subject to a criminal background check?
Yes

Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source?
No

Open Date
03/21/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Support Staff positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.