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.

• Assists in training new employees, shares technical knowledge and safety procedures to ensure required safety techniques are practiced.
• Inspects repairs performed by other maintenance personnel in their area for quality and function
• Performs preventive maintenance to increase the longevity and usability of tools and equipment
• Detects and addresses needed repairs on equipment following established inspection procedures and investigate causes of equipment failures.
• Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, pipe systems, and general devices found in plumbing systems.
• Checks for leaks within the water and steam systems and for proper operation of boilers, water heaters, furnace and refrigeration systems.
• Maintains storage organization and provides for safe and legal storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Responds to emergency repair situations.
• Keeps floor drains (with baskets) emptied and traps primed and deodorized and keeps roof drains and gutter down spouts clean and clear of debris.
• Replaces items including but not limited to: filters, ballasts, light fixtures, motors, fans, switches, and lights.
• Checks all cold rooms for proper temperature and replace filters as necessary.
• Conducts daily inspection of lights (internal, external, and emergency), air handler units, generators, and plumbing fixtures (within bathrooms) in all: halls, stairwells, classrooms, and labs.

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:
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Be able to work required shift

Work Location

• University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
• This is an on-site position

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR05
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

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.