Building Maintenance Worker 1 - Nashville, TN/On Site

STI; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee School for the Blind in Nashville, TN is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker to perform carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, masonry and general mechanical repairs. This on-site role involves leading tasks and ensuring facilities operate efficiently.

The position requires a high school diploma, 3 years of skilled labor experience (2 in building maintenance), and a valid driver’s license. Reports to Facilities Supervisor; 4+ month assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of full-time skilled labor with at least two in building maintenance.
• Certification in building maintenance preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily tasks to meet operational requirements.
• Operate and utilize a variety of tools and equipment.
• Identify and report maintenance issues for repair.
• Inspect electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems and replace defective parts.
• Perform routine repairs on standard work equipment.
• Rewire electrical outlets and breakers; replace bulbs and switches.
• Repair windows, doors, flooring, woodwork, drywall, and other structures.
• Perform basic carpentry, shelving, drywall, roofing, and caulking tasks.
• Maintain grounds and perform minor HVAC repairs.
• Assist in construction projects and inventory maintenance.
• Communicate with vendors and customers for basic service and solutions.

Skills

Active Learning

Active Listening

Equipment Maintenance

Equipment Selection

Mathematics

Reading Comprehension

Repairing

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Building Maintenance Worker

Nashville, TN 37214

On Site

4+ Months

Reports To: Facilities Supervisor

Tennessee School for the Blind 115 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville, TN 37214

General Description

Under general supervision, is responsible for leading and participating in a variety of tasks including carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, masonry and general mechanical repair work. This job class is the lead level class in the SS Building Maintenance Worker sub-series.

Minimum Qualification

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience equivalent to three years of full‑time increasingly skilled labor and trade work including, at least, two years in building maintenance work.

Prefer certification in the building maintenance job skills

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prioritizes daily tasks and activities to meet operational requirements.
• Operates and utilizes a variety of tools and equipment such as assorted hand and power tools, plungers, sewer rodders, drills, skill saws, and grinders.
• Identifies maintenance issues in order to repair/resolve issues or report issues to someone who can repair/resolve them.
• Inspects devices such as electrical systems, basic plumbing, mechanical systems (i.e., HVAC, laundry, and food service equipment), removes and replaces defective parts to determine necessary repairs.
• Performs routine repairs on standard work equipment.
• Rewires electrical outlets and breaker boxes.
• Performs routine electrical tasks such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, low voltage transformers, power poles, receptacles, and wall switches.
• Repairs windows, doors, flooring, woodwork, drywall or other parts of building structures.
• Performs basic carpentry tasks such as repairing doors, gates, broken windows, and installing bulletin boards, hanging drywall, building walls, minor roofing repair, building shelving, and caulking.
• Polices grounds.
• Performs minor HVAC repair such as changing belts, filters, or motors.
• Performs minor construction projects.
• Performs plumbing tasks such as unstopping commodes, replacing fixtures, drains, and repairing leaks.
• Performs landscaping tasks such as planting flowers, mowing, sharpening mower blades, and changing mower oil and oil filters.
• Performs janitorial tasks such as floor buffing, mopping, power washing, wall cleaning, vent cleaning, sink and mirror cleaning, supply restocking, and shampooing carpet.
• Performs basic to extended work in welding.
• Reviews preventative maintenance plans in order to perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and/or the physical condition of building does not deteriorate.
• Performs daily walk through/inspection of facilities to ensure proper working conditions.
• Assists in performing inventory of work related supplies and materials.
• Provides direction and oversight to others as needed.
• Reports to supervisor the inventory of cleaning supplies, repair tools, or replacement parts.
• Reads work orders, receives instructions from supervisors, or previous shift workers to determine work requirements.
• Communicate with outside vendors and customers to provide basic customer service and direct persons to appropriate solutions and answers.
• May operate state issued pick‑up truck, golf cart, watercraft, or other vehicle.
• Performs repair work using diagrams, drawings, or maintenance manuals.
• Assists supervisor in determining supplies or materials needed to perform work activities.
• Provides expert advice to members and agency SLB coordinators regarding the payment and application process.
• Provides input regarding sub‑processes in determining and maintaining files for process improvements.
• Assists in unloading supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Moves objects such as large furniture, file cabinets, cubicles, chairs, desks, and bookshelves.
• Restocks maintenance supplies.
• Sets up cubicle spaces, conference rooms, and areas for special events.
• Records routine reports of time expended, and materials used.
• Uses human resource software to enter time worked and leave requests.

Skills

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Equipment Maintenance
• Equipment Selection
• Mathematics
• Reading Comprehension
• Repairing
• Troubleshooting

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of Building and Construction
• Basic knowledge of Design principles
• Basic knowledge of Mechanical principles
• Basic knowledge of Public Safety and Security
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools

Ability

• Oral Comprehension
• Problem Sensitivity
• Near Vision
• Selective Attention

NOTE: This job description may not encompass or identify all duties or responsibilities an employee may be required to undertake or perform and is subject to change.