Maintenance Utility Helper

East Tennessee State University

Location: United States
Job type: Full-time

About the role

Job Summary

Working under close supervision, the employee assists with a variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks, including carpentry, painting, electrical work, plumbing, masonry, and general repairs as needed. The role requires the safe use of tools and equipment, the ability to follow instructions, and effective teamwork to complete assignments efficiently, as well as the performance of related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in general maintenance and construction
Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions
Ability to understand and follow simple oral instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Required Qualifications

Completion of the tenth grade

Preferred Qualifications

Some experience in general maintenance, construction, or a related field

Compensation & Benefits

Job Family – Facilities Services General Maintenance 1
Market Range – 3 (Salary Schedules)
For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

Non-exempt exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) 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.

About East Tennessee State University

Public research university providing higher education and healthcare services.

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