Campus Housing Facilities Technician

University of Tennessee at Martin; Martin (TN); On-site; USD 18,729 - 26,675; Full time

Job summary

University Housing at the University of Tennessee at Martin is seeking a maintenance worker to support facilities, safety, and occupancy readiness. The role covers routine and semi-skilled non-trade maintenance work orders, furniture installation, and residence hall turnover.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, minor repairs, assisting licensed trades, operating vehicles and tools safely, and maintaining clean, safe work areas in accordance with university procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and six months of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of safe working practices.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Ability to use light equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical labor.
• Ability to wear protective gear.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and semi-skilled maintenance to support University Housing facilities.
• Performs preventative maintenance and routine repairs on facilities, furnishings, appliances, and equipment.
• Completes work orders involving carpentry, hardware replacement, caulking, painting, drywall repair, and minor plumbing.
• Installs, assembles, relocates, and repairs residential furniture, fixtures, appliances, and equipment.
• Assists with residence hall opening, closing, room turnover, and occupancy readiness.
• Performs preventative maintenance including filter replacement, inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and equipment servicing.
• Assists licensed trades personnel on larger projects as needed.
• Identifies maintenance deficiencies and reports issues requiring skilled trade work.
• Operates university vehicles, tools, and equipment in a safe manner.
• Maintains inventory of commonly used maintenance supplies and materials.
• Responds to emergency maintenance situations as assigned.
• Maintains clean and safe work areas while following university safety procedures and applicable regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned with the scope and intent of the position.

Skills

Safe working practices

Customer service

Basic hand tools

Light equipment operation

Follow instructions

Heavy lifting

Protective gear use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University Housing at the University of Tennessee at Martin is seeking a maintenance worker to support facilities, safety, and occupancy readiness. The role covers routine and semi-skilled non-trade maintenance work orders, furniture installation, and residence hall turnover.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, minor repairs, assisting licensed trades, operating vehicles and tools safely, and maintaining clean, safe work areas in accordance with university procedures.