Facilities Maintenance

Motlow; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is hiring a facilities technician to perform skilled maintenance across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and masonry tasks at its Newbern, TN campus. The role includes on-site inspections, material orders, and coordination with the supervisor to resolve issues, with custodial duties as needed.

The position emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with teams to uphold campus facilities quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in skilled maintenance tasks (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry).
• Ability to plan and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to order materials and manage supplies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled maintenance tasks including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and masonry as needed.
• Makes on-site inspections to determine materials used and quality of work.
• Orders materials and supplies for various jobs.
• Confers with supervisor on problems with work assignment or personnel.
• Performs other work as assigned, including custodial/janitorial tasks.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Cost estimation

Safety awareness

Decision making

Communication

Teamwork

Budget input

Preventive maintenance

Job description

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the materials, methods, and principles used in a variety of construction and maintenance jobs and projects.
• Knowledge of accepted construction methods to determine the cost of a particular job.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Perform repairs and/or installation of facilities systems.
• Provide input to facilities operational budget.
• Establish and carry out a preventive maintenance program.
• Provide directions to helpers and less qualified.
• Ability to evaluate situations and make decisions.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and convincingly.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs skilled maintenance tasks including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and masonry as needed.
• Makes on-site inspections of jobs to determine what materials and supplies were actually used as well as inspecting quality of work.
• Orders materials and supplies as needed for various jobs.
• Confers with higher-level supervisor concerning problems with work assignment or personnel.
• Performs other work as assigned. Custodial/Janitorial work as needed.

SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Salary is in accordance with Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines and the TCAT Northwest Compensation Plan. Background checks are conducted on all full-time and part-time employees prior to hiring.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY

Current federal law requires identification and employment eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. A criminal and/or financial background check will be required for the applicant selected.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

TCAT Northwest does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a covered veteran, or genetic information in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Erika Smith, TCAT Northwest, 340 Washington Street, Newbern, TN 38059, 731-627-2511, [e-mail].

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

Attn: Latia Smith, Human Resources

340 Washington Street

Newbern, TN 38059

Email: [e-mail]