Building Maintenance Worker

Quality Staffing•Nashville, TN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tennessee School for the Blind is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker, to work under general supervision, and be responsible for leading and participating in a variety of tasks including carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, masonry and general mechanical repair work.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited high school or equivalent.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Experience equivalent to three (3) years of full-time increasingly skilled labor and trade work including at least two (2) years in building maintenance work.
Skills: Active Learning Active Listening Equipment Maintenance Equipment Selection Mathematics Reading Comprehension Repairing Troubleshooting
Knowledge: Basic knowledge of Building and Construction Basic knowledge of Design principles Basic knowledge of Mechanical principles Basic knowledge of Public Safety and Security Basic knowledge of Hand and Power Tools
Ability: Oral Comprehension Problem Sensitivity Near Vision Selective Attention
Selected applicants will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI background check and fingerprinting, to include Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks, child abuse records, employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks.
Please note, due to the position being located at a school, any discrepancies in the background check or fingerprinting report will result in the candidate being disqualified from consideration.

Nice To Haves

Certification in building maintenance job skills is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritizing daily tasks and activities to meet operational requirements.
Operating and utilizing a variety of tools and equipment such as assorted hand and power tools, plungers, sewer rodders, drills, skill saws, and grinders.
Identifying maintenance issues in order to repair/resolve issues or reporting issues to someone who can repair/resolve them.
Inspecting devices such as electrical systems, basic plumbing, mechanical systems (i.e., HVAC, laundry, and food service equipment), removing and replacing defective parts to determine necessary repairs.
Performing routine repairs on standard work equipment.
Rewiring electrical outlets and breaker boxes.
Performing routine electrical tasks such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, low voltage transformers, power poles, receptacles, and wall switches.
Repairing windows, doors, flooring, woodwork, drywall or other parts of building structures.
Performing basic carpentry tasks such as repairing doors, gates, broken windows, and installing bulletin boards, hanging drywall, building walls, minor roofing repair, building shelving, and caulking.
Policing grounds.
Performing minor HVAC repair such as changing belts, filters, or motors.
Performing minor construction projects.
Performing plumbing tasks such as unstopping commodes, replacing fixtures, drains, and repairing leaks.
Performing landscaping tasks such as planting flowers, mowing, sharpening mower blades, and changing mower oil and oil filters.
Performing janitorial tasks such as floor buffing, mopping, power washing, wall cleaning, vent cleaning, sink and mirror cleaning, supply restocking, and shampooing carpet.
Performing basic to extended work in welding.
Reviewing preventative maintenance plans in order to perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure equipment continues to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and/or the physical condition of building does not deteriorate.
Performing daily walk through/inspection of facilities to ensure proper working order.
Assisting in performing inventory of work-related supplies and materials.
Providing direction and oversight to others as needed.
Reporting to supervisor the inventory of cleaning supplies, repair tools, or replacement parts.
Reading work orders, receiving instructions from supervisors, or previous shift workers to determine work requirements.
Communicating with outside vendors and customers to provide basic customer service and direct persons to appropriate solutions and answers.
May operate state issued pick-up truck, golf cart, watercraft, or other vehicles.
Performing repair work using diagrams, drawings, or maintenance manuals.
Assisting supervisor in determining supplies or materials needed to perform work activities.
Moving objects such as large furniture, filing cabinets, cubicles, chairs, desks, and bookshelves.
Restocking maintenance supplies.
Setting up cubicle spaces, conference rooms, and areas for special events.
Recording routine reports of time expended, and materials used.
Using human resources software to enter time worked and leave requests.