The Zone Maintenance Specialist ll is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of all campus facilities which includes: buildings, grounds, and utility systems including but not limited to lights, ceilings, doors, restrooms, and HVAC equipment. This role is responsible for the mentorship of new employees which includes sharing skills and knowledge and teaching proper safety techniques and procedures. Because this position is often the first point of contact, this person should have superior communications skills and be able to effectively interact with all members of the campus community including but not limited to staff, faculty, administration, students, visitors, contractors, and vendors.
Required Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Experience: Two years of experience or completion of a technical program or apprenticeship program.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Demonstrate skills and have knowledge of: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance; heating and cooling maintenance and repair.
- Ability to keep accurate records of building maintenance repairs.
- Effective public communication skills to interact with Campus community.
- Ability to wear a respirator.
- Ability to climb a ladder and/or work on lift, when height of task is over six (6) feet high.
- Ability to utilize power tools.
Other Conditions:
Work Location
- University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
- This is an on-site position
Compensation and Benefits
About the Department
UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.
