Facilities Maintenance Technician - Skilled Trades & PM

Tennessee Board of Regents; 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

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.