Maintenance Associate

Motlow; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Volunteer State Community College is seeking a Maintenance Associate to perform skilled maintenance tasks and repairs, ensuring a smoothly run campus and learning environment.

The role involves electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work, tool maintenance, and safety adherence. Work hours are 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with compensation in the stated salary range and a comprehensive benefits package offered by the college.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of related maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of carpentry, electrical, and plumbing basics.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical conduit, wiring, switches, outlets, fixtures, motors, and similar equipment.
• Perform plumbing tasks: assemble, install, repair pipes and fixtures for heating and sewer systems.
• Carry out carpentry duties including repairs and maintenance of buildings, doors, windows, floors, and fixtures.
• Maintain tools, observe safety procedures, and assist with furniture moves and event setup/breakdown.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Carpentry tools

Electrical tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

Title: Maintenance Associate

Institution:Volunteer State Community College

Job Summary:

To perform a variety of skilled maintenance tasks and repairs to ensure a smoothly run campus and learning environment.

Job Duties:

Install electrical conduit, wiring, switching devices, controls, outlets, fixtures, motors, and other similar equipment. Perform plumbing to include assembling, installing, repairing; pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and sewer systems, opening clogged drains. Perform carpenter duties which include the alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, scaffolding forms, wood fixtures and furniture. Maintain tools in a clean and working condition and observe safety procedures when using tools. Complete furniture moves to include event set‑ups/break‑downs Maintain building appearance and cleanliness of buildings and grounds. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

One year of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of carpentry tools, electrical, plumbing, and other maintenance practices.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Pay Rate: $34,736 - $41,684 annual salary depending on experience

Volunteer State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/HSA
• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in Health)
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401K with up to $50/month match, 403b, and 457
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year
• Annual Leave (if applicable)
• Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Work Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.