Maintenance Worker

Job Summary

Responsible for performing a variety of skilled maintenance tasks, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, and masonry, as well as other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and procedures used in general repair and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of machines, tools, and equipment used in a variety of tasks as required.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
• Skilled in the use, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Skilled in evaluating situations and making informed decisions.
• Skilled in planning and organizing work efficiently.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions accurately.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in the use of materials and resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and supervisors.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of at least the tenth grade.
• Experience in building and plant maintenance involving a variety of skilled work, such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, and masonry

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of vocational education.
• 2 years of experience in trade services
• Valid drivers license

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family – Facilities Services General Maintenance 2
• Market Range - 4 Salary Schedules
• For information on benefits, please visit Employee Benefits

Application Instructions and additional details

• Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations