Facilities Maintenance Full-Time

TNBR Careers; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest in Newbern, TN, is seeking a part-time Facilities Maintenance technician. The role requires two years of full-time maintenance experience across construction, maintenance, and industrial/commercial work.

Responsibilities include skilled maintenance across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and masonry; on-site inspections; ordering materials; coordinating with supervisors; and performing custodial duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time maintenance experience in varied construction and industrial work.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and principles used in construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of safe construction methods and safety precautions.
• Ability to evaluate situations and make decisions.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and work well with others.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Budget input

Preventive maintenance

Direction to helpers

Safety awareness

Decision making

Communication

Team coordination

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is accepting applications for a part‑time Facilities Maintenance located in Newbern. Two years of full-time maintenance experience in a variety of construction, maintenance, and industrial/commercial work is required.

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].