Building Maintenance Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the stadium foreman in painting of all athletic facilities patron areas. Assist in daily maintenance and cleaning when necessary.

• Apply paint to multiple surfaces, including but not limited to walls, floors, doors, windows, handrails, etc.
• Repair minor cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, plaster, or other fillers using the proper equipment and techniques.
• Apply touch-up techniques to multiple surfaces.
• Assist in set-up, take-down, and cleaning for all athletic events as needed.
• Assist in daily facility and grounds maintenance and cleaning, to include pressure washing as needed.
• Assist in getting Athletic facilities ready for any special event or project as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: Commercial facility experience
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Knowledge of paint application to different substrates
• Ability to match different paint colors and techniques for the task at hand
• Skills to complete other duties as assigned by the foreman
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and to foster teamwork
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a positive manner
• Ability to complete projects on time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Commercial painting experience
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment
• Ability to think critically within the scope of work requested

Work Location

• Knoxville, TN
• Onsite

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» Academic Success
» Inclusive Preeminence
» Honesty and Integrity
» Competitive Excellence
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

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The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

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