Maintenance Specialist

Explore-Industries-1; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Explore Industries in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to provide essential maintenance across equipment and facilities, focusing on electrical components to keep operations running smoothly in our fiberglass pool distribution environment.

In this hands-on role you’ll perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair industrial machinery, operate forklifts, and assist with fiberglass detailing and general building work as needed.

Qualifications

• Performed full facility maintenance, including plumbing, lighting, and structural repairs.
• Conducted preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on industrial equipment to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshot and repaired electrical systems, including motors, wiring, and control panels.
• Operated Lull (telehandler) & forklift to safely move heavy materials, assist with loading/unloading.
• Maintained accurate PM records of maintenance activities, inspections, and inventory.
• Followed all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, and proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Supported general facility upkeep, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Performed fiberglass/gelcoat repairs and detailing, including surface prep, patching, and finishing.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication of steel hooks, frames, brackets, and repairs on company trailers and trailer components as needed.
• Build, assemble, and repair wood and steel frames for company facilities and production needs.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance, including replacing light fixtures, light bulbs, outlets, and other electrical components.
• Assist with general building maintenance, repairs, and construction projects throughout the facility.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely to move materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain and organize company maintenance tools and equipment, ensuring they are kept in good working condition.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on company equipment, buildings, and work areas.

Skills

Lull forklift

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

HVAC

Plumbing

Lighting systems

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Power tools

Multimeters

Tools

Lull telehandler

Forklift

Multimeter

Welding equipment

Job description

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Maintenance Specialist

Full Time Knoxville, TN, US

Salary Range: $17.50 To $20.50 Hourly

Maintenance Specialist

Location: Knoxville, TN - Manufacturing and Distribution Island Campus (2901 Leisure Island Way, Knoxville, TN 37914)

Join the Explore Industries Team!

At Explore Industries, we’re more than just a leader in fiberglass swimming pool design and manufacturing—we’re a family dedicated to respect, integrity, and innovation. We believe in empowering every employee to bring their unique ideas to the table and making a positive impact on people’s lives by delivering backyard joy to families across the country.

We are looking for a Maintenance Specialist to join our team at our Knoxville, TN - Manufacturing and Distribution Island Campus. In this hands‑on role, you’ll provide essential maintenance support across equipment and facilities while applying your knowledge of electrical components to keep operations running smoothly in our fiberglass pool distribution environment.

About the Role

As our Maintenance Specialist, you’ll handle a variety of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks with a focus on keeping industrial equipment and facility systems reliable. You’ll also support fiberglass pool detailing and minor repairs as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Perform welding and fabrication of steel hooks, frames, brackets, and repairs on company trailers and trailer components as needed.
• Build, assemble, and repair wood and steel frames for company facilities and production needs.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance, including replacing light fixtures, light bulbs, outlets, and other electrical components.
• Assist with general building maintenance, repairs, and construction projects throughout the facility.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely to move materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain and organize company maintenance tools and equipment, ensuring they are kept in good working condition.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on company equipment, buildings, and work areas.

What We’re Looking For

Education and Experience

• Performed full facility maintenance, including plumbing, lighting, and structural repairs
• Conducted preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on industrial equipment to minimize downtime
• Troubleshot and repaired electrical systems, including motors, wiring, and control panels
• Operated Lull (telehandler) & forklift to safely move heavy materials, assist with loading/unloading
• Maintained accurate PM records of maintenance activities, inspections, and inventory
• Followed all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, and proper handling of hazardous materials
• Supported general facility upkeep, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Performed fiberglass/gelcoat repairs and detailing, including surface prep, patching, and finishing

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficient in operating Lull-style forklifts (telehandlers) for material handling, loading/unloading, and equipment positioning
• Strong background in electrical troubleshooting, including wiring, motors, and control panels
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on industrial machinery and facility systems
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, lighting systems, and general building maintenance
• Basic welding experience (MIG/TIG/Stick) for equipment repair and light fabrication
• Skilled in using power tools, multimeters, and diagnostic equipment

Why Explore Industries?

Compensation

• Hourly Range: $17.50 - $20.50, with regular compensation increases as job-related skills are developed.
• Note: Actual pay will depend on experience and current job-related skills.

Benefits & Additional Compensation

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Optional Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Optional life and disability insurance

Ready to dive in? If you’re a reliable hands‑on maintenance professional with electrical knowledge who also appreciates fiberglass repair or general detailing work, this is a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while helping deliver backyard joy to families across the country!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.