Housing Maintenance Technician

University of Tennessee at Martin; Martin (TN); On-site; USD 18,729 - 26,675; Full time

Job summary

University Housing at the University of Tennessee at Martin is seeking a maintenance worker to support facilities, safety, and occupancy readiness. The role covers routine and semi-skilled non-trade maintenance work orders, furniture installation, and residence hall turnover.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, minor repairs, assisting licensed trades, operating vehicles and tools safely, and maintaining clean, safe work areas in accordance with university procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and six months of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of safe working practices.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Ability to use light equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical labor.
• Ability to wear protective gear.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and semi-skilled maintenance to support University Housing facilities.
• Performs preventative maintenance and routine repairs on facilities, furnishings, appliances, and equipment.
• Completes work orders involving carpentry, hardware replacement, caulking, painting, drywall repair, and minor plumbing.
• Installs, assembles, relocates, and repairs residential furniture, fixtures, appliances, and equipment.
• Assists with residence hall opening, closing, room turnover, and occupancy readiness.
• Performs preventative maintenance including filter replacement, inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and equipment servicing.
• Assists licensed trades personnel on larger projects as needed.
• Identifies maintenance deficiencies and reports issues requiring skilled trade work.
• Operates university vehicles, tools, and equipment in a safe manner.
• Maintains inventory of commonly used maintenance supplies and materials.
• Responds to emergency maintenance situations as assigned.
• Maintains clean and safe work areas while following university safety procedures and applicable regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned with the scope and intent of the position.

Skills

Safe working practices

Customer service

Basic hand tools

Light equipment operation

Follow instructions

Heavy lifting

Protective gear use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

This position performs routine and semi-skilled maintenance work to support the operation, appearance, safety, and functionality of University Housing facilities. This position is responsible for executing non-trade maintenance work orders, preventative maintenance activities, furniture and equipment installation, facility readiness projects, and assisting with residence hall turnover and occupancy preparation.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and semi-skilled maintenance work to support University Housing facilities, including but not limited to:
• Performs preventative maintenance and routine repairs on Housing facilities, furnishings, appliances, and equipment.
• Completes assigned work orders involving general carpentry, hardware replacement, caulking, painting, drywall repair, minor plumbing repairs, appliance repairs, and other non-trade maintenance activities.
• Installs, assembles, relocates, and repairs residential furniture, fixtures, appliances, and equipment.
• Assists with residence hall opening, closing, room turnover, and occupancy readiness projects.
• Performs preventative maintenance including filter replacement, inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and equipment servicing.
• Assists licensed trades personnel with larger maintenance or renovation projects as needed.
• Identifies maintenance deficiencies and reports issues requiring skilled trade work.
• Operates university vehicles, tools, and equipment in a safe manner.
• Maintains inventory of commonly used maintenance supplies and materials.
• Responds to emergency maintenance situations as assigned.
• Maintains clean and safe work areas while following university safety procedures and applicable regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned with the scope and intent of the position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma and six months of relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of safe working practices.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Ability to use light equipment.
• Ability to follow instruction.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical labor.
• Ability to wear protective gear.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, property maintenance, or a related field.

Application Deadline: Applicant review will begin immediately and continue until a candidate has been selected

Minimum hiring rate $16.48 per hour (Market Range 06)-Salary commensurate with education and experience