Job Details

Job Summary
Responsible for performing a variety of skilled maintenance tasks, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, and masonry, as well as 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Knowledge of methods, materials, and procedures used in general repair and maintenance work.
* Knowledge of machines, tools, and equipment used in a variety of tasks as required.
* Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
* Skilled in the use, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of equipment, tools, and machinery.
* Skilled in evaluating situations and making informed decisions.
* Skilled in planning and organizing work efficiently.
* Ability to follow written and verbal directions accurately.
* Ability to exercise sound judgment in the use of materials and resources.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
Required Qualifications
* Successful completion of at least the tenth grade.
* Demonstrated experience in building and facility maintenance, including a variety of skilled tasks such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, and masonry.
* Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
* Completion of vocational education.
* 2 years of experience in trade services
Physical Demands
* Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
* Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
* Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
* Requires climbing and balancing.
* Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
* Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
* Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
* Must be able to drive a mechanical vehicle.
* Must be able to work in high places.
Compensation and Benefits
* Job Family - Facilities Services General Maintenance 2
* Market Range - 4 (Salary Schedules)
* For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
Application Instructions
* Non-exempt 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.
* Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
University Overview
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.