Full Time- Maintenance Tech

The Budd Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Budd Group is seeking a General Maintenance Technician I to join our Chattanooga team. This full-time position offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with opportunity for overtime as needed.

Pay ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour depending on experience, plus a $500 bonus after 90 days. You will assist in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry tasks, perform basic repairs, complete work orders, and participate in preventive maintenance while following safety protocols

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a maintenance role.
• Skills: Proficiency with hand tools and practical knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, lighting, and minor electrical repairs.
• Physical Demands: Able to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, repair, and perform minor plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work.
• Conduct general repairs and carpentry across facility buildings.
• Receive and complete work orders with accurate materials and labor data.
• Support preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Follow lockout/tagout protocols and safety standards; operate ladders and PPE properly.
• Assist/escort outside contractors, vendors, or inspectors when needed.
• Be available for on-call emergency maintenance and occasional evenings/weekends.

Skills

Hand tools

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical repairs

HVAC basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hiring Now! $500 bonus after 90 Days!

General Maintenance Technician I

• Department: Facility Services
• FLSA Status: Hourly (Full-Time)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Subject to change; overtime, evening, weekend, and on-call emergency shifts may be required)
• Pay is $17.00-$19.00, Depending on experience
• Location is on McDade Lane
• Reports To: Account Manager / Supervisor

Objective / Purpose

The General Maintenance Technician I assists in a variety of skills encompassing most construction trades. Requires the ability to deal tactfully, effectively, and courteously with co-workers, management, and customers.

Major Responsibilities & Functions

Trades & Maintenance: Assist in evaluating, repairing, and performing minor plumbing (toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets), electrical (switches, receptacles, lighting, breakers, ballasts), and HVAC systems (filters, belts, PM equipment).

General Repairs & Carpentry: Perform basic drywall, door, window, wall, prep, and painting repairs across facility buildings.

Work Orders: Receive and complete work orders while accurately recording materials and labor used.

Preventive Maintenance: Support the PM program by providing resources and knowledge to improve equipment reliability.

Safety & Standards: Follow lockout/tagout protocols, use proper PPE, identify potential hazards, and safely operate equipment and ladders.

Vehicle & Operations: Maintain company vehicles (refueling, inspections) and assist/escort outside contractors, vendors, or inspectors when needed.

Flexibility: Share on-call duty for emergency maintenance and be available to work evenings/weekends as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a maintenance role.

• Skills: Proficiency with hand tools and practical knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, lighting, and minor electrical repairs.

• Physical Demands: Able to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and lift/move up to 50 lbs.

• MUST be ABLE TO PASS a drug Screen and Background check!

Benefits Package

The Budd Group offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical insurance (available to employees working 30+ hours/week), Dental, and Vision insurance, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

• Financial Protection: Life insurance, Accident insurance, and Disability insurance options.

• Retirement Plan: 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match.

• Time Off & Support: Paid Time Off (PTO), Dayforce Wallet (Daily Pay with cash back rewards), and Employee Assistance Programs.

• Career Growth & Rewards: Tuition Reimbursement, job-related training, advancement potential, Service Awards, and Employee Referral Bonuses.

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