Maintenance Technician Assistant: Highway & Facility Repair

Blount Partnership; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Blount Partnership seeks a Maintenance Technician Assistant to support the Operations team in maintaining highway department equipment, facilities, and systems. The role involves repairs across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance tasks, plus routine grounds work and furniture adjustments.

The candidate will use hand and power tools, operate equipment, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a professional demeanor with the public and officials.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general maintenance and highway maintenance.
• Knowledge of construction equipment and safety hazards.
• Ability to operate computers and modern office equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and efficiency.
• Ability to adapt to changing goals and priorities.
• Maintain professional demeanor with citizens and officials.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized repair of highway department equipment and facilities.
• Assist with electrical repairs and wiring renovations.
• Perform plumbing repairs, carpentry, and drywall work as needed.
• Operate hand and power tools and equipment.
• Conduct routine grounds maintenance and landscaping.
• Repair and relocate furniture and equipment per requests.

Skills

General maintenance

Highway maintenance

Construction equipment

Safety awareness

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Tools

Drill presses

Table saws

Radial saws

Tractors

Lawn mowers

Pressure washers

Job description

Blount Partnership seeks a Maintenance Technician Assistant to support the Operations team in maintaining highway department equipment, facilities, and systems. The role involves repairs across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance tasks, plus routine grounds work and furniture adjustments.

The candidate will use hand and power tools, operate equipment, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a professional demeanor with the public and officials.