BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER 2 - 10202026-82023

State of Tennessee; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Memphis is hiring for a Building Maintenance Worker. The role covers painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and general repairs.

You will identify issues, perform routine tasks, and coordinate with vendors to keep facilities safe and functional. Under general supervision, you will support preventative maintenance, inspect building systems, and supervise basic tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience equivalent to three years of full-time increasingly skilled labor and trade work including, at least, two years in building maintenance work.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• This position requires a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Identifies maintenance issues to repair or report; uses diagrams, drawings, or manuals.
• Operates tools and equipment such as hand and power tools, plungers, drills; provides direction to others as needed.
• Inspects electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems; replaces defective parts and performs routine repairs.
• Rewinds electrical outlets and breaker boxes; performs basic carpentry; minor HVAC, plumbing, and related tasks.
• Reviews preventative maintenance plans and performs routine maintenance to keep equipment and facilities in good condition.
• Communicates with outside vendors and customers to provide basic service and guidance.
• Assists agency SLB coordinators regarding payment and filing processes for improvements.
• May operate state-issued pickups or other vehicles.

Skills

Active Learning & Listening

Equipment Maintenance

Mathematics

Repairing

Troubleshooting

Tools

Basic Power, Hand & Landscaping Tools

Volt Meters

Janitorial Equipment

Carpet Cleaners

Floor Buffers

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 10/20/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/20/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 10/26/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $3,261.00 - $4,900.00
Salary (Annually) $39,132.00 - $58,800.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Memphis, TN
Department Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, SHELBY COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

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

Necessary Special Qualifications:

Applicants for this class must:

• Possess a valid driver's license.

Overview

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled building maintenance work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class performs a variety of tasks including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and general mechanical repair work. This class differs from that of Building Maintenance Worker 1 in that an incumbent of the latter works under immediate supervision and performs unskilled and semi-skilled building maintenance work. This class differs from that of Building Maintenance Worker 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is a lead worker.

Responsibilities

• Identifies maintenance issues in order to repair/resolve issues or report issues to someone who can repair/resolve them. Performs repair work using diagrams, drawings, or maintenance manuals.
• Operates and utilizes a variety of tools and equipment such as assorted hand and power tools, plungers, sewer rodders, drills, skill saws, and grinders. Provides direction and oversight to others as needed.
• 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; repairs windows, doors, flooring, woodwork, drywall or other parts of building structures; performs basic carpentry tasks and minor HVAC repair. Performs minor construction, plumbing, landscaping, janitorial, and basic welding tasks.
• 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.
• Communicates with outside vendors and customers to provide basic customer service and direct persons to appropriate solutions and answers.
• 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.
• May operate state issued pick-up truck, golf cart, watercraft, or other vehicle.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Being Resilient
• Action Oriented
• Self-Development
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Knowledges

• Building and Construction
• Design
• Mechanical
• Public Safety and Security

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Equipment Maintenance
• Mathematics
• Repairing
• Troubleshooting

Abilities

• Problem Sensitivity
• Near Vision
• Selective Attention

Tools & Equipment

• Basic Power, Hand, and Landscaping Tools
• Volt Meters
• Janitorial Equipment
• Carpet Cleaners
• Floor Buffers

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.