Building Maintenance Worker 3

Spectraforce Technologies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker III for the Nashville campus. The role involves performing a wide range of semi-skilled and skilled tasks across our facilities, grounds, and equipment to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

You will work independently or with a team, handling routine repairs and preventative maintenance. The position requires 2–4 years of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass fingerprint and

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years in building maintenance or related trades.
• Valid State Driver's License required.
• Ability to pass fingerprint and background check.

Responsibilities

• Repair interior and exterior building components such as windows, doors, and woodwork.
• Perform plumbing, electrical, and HVAC routine tasks.
• Maintain 87 acres of campus grounds including snow removal and equipment.
• Process work orders using maintenance systems.
• Assist with inventory of supplies and coordinate with vendors.
• Operate tools and vehicles as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

General maintenance

OSHA knowledge

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Title: Building Maintenance Worker 3

Location: Nashville, TN 37214

Duration: 45 Days (Temp- Hire)

Shift- Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm

General Description

The Building Maintenance Worker II is a journey-level position responsible for a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks across our 87-acre school campus. This role ensures a safe, functional, and productive learning environment by maintaining district facilities, grounds, and equipment in top condition. You will work independently or as a team to handle routine repairs and preventative maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience: 2-4 years of increasingly responsible experience in general building maintenance and mechanical trades.
• License: Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License.
• Compliance: Ability to pass a fingerprint and criminal history background check as required by school district regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Campus Maintenance: Perform repairs on interior and exterior building components, including windows, doors, flooring, and woodwork.
• System Repairs: Execute routine tasks in plumbing (unstopping drains, replacing fixtures), electrical (replacing ballasts, switches, and receptacles), and HVAC (changing fi lters, belts, and motors).
• Grounds & Large Campus Support: Maintain 87 acres of school grounds, which may include fence repair, sidewalk installation, snow removal, and operating heavy equipment like tractors or mowers.
• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct regularly scheduled inspections of facility equipment and safety systems to prevent major breakdowns.
• Work Order Management: Efficiently process and complete work orders using computer-based inventory and maintenance systems.
• Emergency Response: Remain available for on-call duties or overtime during emergencies to ensure uninterrupted school operations.
• 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 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 basic 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 people to appropriate solutions and answers.
• May operate state issued pick-up truck, golf cart, watercraft, or another 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge: Deep understanding of standard practices, materials, and safety codes (including OSHA) for carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Skills: Proficient in using a broad range of hand and power tools, motorized vehicles, and specialized maintenance equipment.
• Abilities:
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and chemical labels (SDS).
  • Physical strength to lift 50-80 lbs and perform labor in various weather conditions and heights.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with students, staff, and the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Professional certifications are strongly preferred, specifically:
  • Universal EPA/HVAC certification.
  • Heavy Equipment Operation certification. OSHA 10-hour safety certification.
  • Specialized trade licenses (electrical or plumbing).

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.

Background Verification

Selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI fingerprinting, to include Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks, child abuse records, employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks.

**Please note that, due to the position being at a school, any discrepancies in the fingerprinting report will result in the candidate being disqualified from consideration.**