Maintenance Worker (1120)

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Job Description

Job Summary

Performs a variety of skilled maintenance tasks, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, and masonry, and completes related maintenance and repair work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and procedures used in general repair and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, machinery, and their proper operation for a variety of maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety practices, and required precautions.
• Ability to operate, clean, maintain, and perform basic repairs on tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Ability to follow instructions, assess situations, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to use materials efficiently and exercise good judgment in their selection and application.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and other personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth grade.
• Experience in building and plant maintenance involving a variety of skilled work, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, and masonry

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of vocational education.
• Two years of experience in trade services.

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 1120
• Job Category Facilities
• Posting Date 07/24/2026, 10:56 AM
• Degree Level Some High School
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1380 Jack Vest Dr, Johnson City, TN, 37614, US

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