General Maintenance Technician

Bethel University of Tennessee; McKenzie (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel University of Tennessee seeks a General Maintenance Technician to maintain campus buildings, facilities, and grounds safely and efficiently. You will perform preventive and general maintenance, respond to requests, and help keep the campus welcoming for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The role involves operating climate control systems, performing routine mechanical maintenance, and assisting with event setup. A valid driver’s license and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or related certifications preferred.
• 1 year of commercial maintenance experience with basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC favored.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety standards and procedures established by the University, Facilities Manager, and supervisor.
• Program, operate, and monitor climate control systems and HVAC equipment to ensure proper operation of boilers, pumps, and air handling units.
• Perform routine maintenance on building mechanical systems; replace pumps and motors, change belts and filters, lubricate parts.
• Perform minor repairs: locks, shelves, cabinets, move furniture and equipment.
• Remove snow and ice and spread salt on walkways and entrances.
• On-call responses to heating/cooling breakdowns or facility emergencies; support event setup/breakdown.

Skills

Basic carpentry

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or related certifications

Job description

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility

The General Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the university's buildings, facilities, and grounds in a safe, functional, and attractive condition. This position performs a variety of preventive maintenance, repair, and general maintenance tasks to support the daily operations of the campus. The General Maintenance Technician contributes to a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors by responding promptly to maintenance requests and ensuring campus facilities are well maintained.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety standards, work practices, policies and procedures established by the University, Manager of Facilities, and supervisor.
• Program, operate, and monitor the performance of the computerized climate control system; perform maintenance and repair of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to ensure proper operation of boilers, pumps, water heaters, air handling units, pneumatic systems, fans, and other related equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on the various building mechanical systems; repair and/or replacing pumps and motors, change belts and filters, and lubricate various moving parts.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as minor equipment repairs, lock repair or replacement, install shelves and cabinets, move furniture and equipment, etc.
• Remove snow and ice from campus areas and walkways; spread salt on walkways entrances
• On-call responsibilities to respond to heating/cooling system breakdowns or malfunctions, and/or other facility emergencies.
• Event Set up and break down.
• Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge/Education

Experience

Licensure, Registration, Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge/Education

Experience

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Bachelor’s degree or certifications in related field(s).

1 year of commercial maintenance experience. Basic carpentry.

Working knowledge of plumbing, electric, HVAC.

Physical Requirements

Work requires the physical demands of standing, bending, lifting, stooping or performing other work requiring moderate to heavy physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) on an occasional basis (up to 15% of time) and frequent walking; or moderate physical exertion (up to 50 pounds) on an intermittent basis (not a routine part of the job).

Environmental Conditions

Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions or undesirable elements, may involve exposure to a variety of elements which are potentially hazardous or harmful which require exercise of well defined precautions for protection from injury or illness.