Building Maintenace Worker

STI; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

STI in Knoxville, TN seeks a skilled laborer to support construction and maintenance of buildings. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with three years of relevant experience and a valid driver’s license.

The role covers carpentry, electrical and plumbing installations, painting, and maintenance of HVAC and appliances. Applicants may operate a range of tools and may assist in staff training; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience equivalent to three years of full-time skilled labor, and trade.
• Certification in electrical or plumbing is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of carpentry tasks in the construction and maintenance of buildings.
• Installs and repairs electrical outlets, circuits, switches, fans, and lighting fixtures.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, water and drainage lines, and sewage disposal fields and plants.
• Paints and decorates interiors and exteriors of buildings.
• Makes repairs and adjustments to laundry, heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning units.
• Operates and utilizes a wide variety of tools and equipment; may operate a company vehicle.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical work

Plumbing

Safety protocols

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Table saws

Pipe cutters

Voltage testers

Drill presses

Job description

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience equivalent to three years of full-time increasingly skilled labor and trade
• Preferred certification in electrical or plumbing
• Valid Driver’s License

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience equivalent to three years of full-time increasingly skilled labor and trade
• Preferred certification in electrical or plumbing
• Valid Driver’s License

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of carpentry task in the construction and maintenance of buildings.
• Installs and repairs electrical outlets, circuits, switches, fans, and lighting fixtures.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, water and drainage lines, and sewage disposal fields and plants.
• Paints and decorates interiors and exteriors of buildings.
• Makes repairs and adjustments to laundry, heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning units.
• Operates and utilizes a wide variety of tools and equipment such as assorted hand tools, table saws, skill saws, hand drills, drill presses, pipe cutters, pipe threaders, welding torches, cutting torches, and voltage testers; may operate a pick-up truck or other vehicle in getting to and from the job.

• Follows safety protocols and uses personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Performs grounds duties and/or custodial duties as required by supervisor.
• May keep simple records and make routine reports such as time expended, and materials used.
• May provide training to other staff as necessary.

The applicant selected for this position must complete full background checks including fingerprinting. Background checks will be completed through TBI, FBI, DCS, TN Registry of Sexual Offenders, and TN Registry of Abuse