Title: Facilities Support Associate 3

Employee Classification: Service/Maintenance

Institution: TCAT-Knoxville

Department: Facilities and Maintenance

Campus Location: TCAT Knoxville

Job Summary

The Facilities and Maintenance department of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is seeking a self-motivated professional for the Facilities Support Associate 3 position. This position will work independently and collaboratively with other staff and administration to ensure campus facilities are clean, well-maintained, safe, and functional to support an optimal learning environment. This full-time, non-exempt position will work 37.5 hours a week, 7.5 hours a day, Monday through Friday.

Job Duties

• Perform regular routine, custodial, and preventive maintenance tasks across campus facilities and systems to meet health, safety, and quality standards. - (Essential)
• Conduct minor repairs related to building areas, including electrical systems, plumbing, lighting, landscaping, painting, carpentry work, and HVAC equipment. - (Essential)
• Utilize appropriate hand and power tools to execute repairs, installations, cleaning/waxing floors, and facility modifications as needed. - (Essential)
• Provide set up, tear down, and logistic support for events as required through tasks like furniture rearrangement or moving of large items. - (Essential)
• Demonstrate organization, attention to detail, and practical problem-solving skills. - (Essential)
• Opens and unlocks buildings. - (Essential)
• Some travel to other campus locations may be required. - (Essential)
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned in service of the students, programs, department, and mission of the institution. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required for consideration.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience performing custodial/facilities support duties.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation, maintenance, and safety protocols applicable to this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• A technical certificate or diploma related to facilities operations, such as electrical systems, plumbing, lighting, landscaping, carpentry, general building maintenance, HVAC/R, or other construction trades, is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the material and equipment used in preventive and general maintenance tasks, custodial, grounds-keeping, and building maintenance.
• Must be proficient in general maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, lighting, landscaping, painting, carpentry, HVAC, GHS, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read and understand safety data sheets and operating instructions, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• A mature attitude with a reliable and dependable work ethic is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.
• Ability to use tools and equipment to perform custodial, facility, and ground upkeep tasks.
• Ability to do repetitive movements and tasks.
• General computer skills.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license and ability to drive truck with trailer.

WORKING CONDITIONS (physical demands):

• Heavy Work involves occasionally exerting 50 to 75 pounds of force, frequently 25 to 50 pounds of force, and constantly 10 to 20 pounds to move objects.
• Walking or standing continually; being able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; and using body members (arms, hands, fingers), tools, or special devices to work, move, guide, or place objects.
• Requires mental and visual attention to detail.

SALARY: In accordance with Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines of $27,129 - $31,694.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: To be considered for a position at TCAT Knoxville, you must create and submit an online application that includes your required documents. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please include the complete beginning and end dates under your employment history. Scan and attach all required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications are accepted until 05/04/2024.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION:

• Resume
• Educational transcripts/diploma
• Technical Certificate/Diploma (optional)

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.