Building Technician – Facilities Services – UTK Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Building Technician – Facilities Services – UTK
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Knoxville, TN Full-time Transportation Support Services
Posted on May 20, 2025
Job Description
The Building Technician repairs and performs routine maintenance on all mechanical/electrical systems within the envelope of buildings and the perimeter. The M&R division maintains all buildings: lights, ceilings, doors, restrooms, HVAC equipment, etc. This senior position will assign work within their zone and monitor it to completion. This individual will be tasked with staying in constant communication with all team members and assist in problem solving situations. The senior will also perform essential duties as needed including but not limited to: scheduling coverage due to weather, extreme temperatures, or in an emergency situation. This position will fill in during foreman absences and will be relied on to complete several of the duties usually assigned to the foreman.
The Building Technician repairs and performs routine maintenance on all mechanical/electrical systems within the envelope of buildings and the perimeter. The M&R division maintains all buildings: lights, ceilings, doors, restrooms, HVAC equipment, etc. This senior position will assign work within their zone and monitor it to completion. This individual will be tasked with staying in constant communication with all team members and assist in problem solving situations. The senior will also perform essential duties as needed including but not limited to: scheduling coverage due to weather, extreme temperatures, or in an emergency situation. This position will fill in during foreman absences and will be relied on to complete several of the duties usually assigned to the foreman.
Responsibilities
Conducts daily inspections on buildings, building equipment and fixtures, and maintenance equipment to ensure that all equipment within zone is in optimal operating condition
Evaluate work done by team members within their zone
Provides support with shutting utilities (water, power, and gas) on and off and instructs Maintenance Specialist’s how to properly do likewise
Assists with and learns to identify repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; gathers information as directed to assist in estimating/evaluating project costs.
Monitors the assigned work and enforces federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of chemical substances and materials.
Assists team-members with evaluating and deciding the appropriate action as equipment and/or building issues develop
Works as a liaison between campus clients and zone maintenance personnel to resolve issues quickly and in a professional manner.
Assists foreman in the personnel management of zone employees (e.g. selection of new hires, performance evaluations, promotions, terminations, transfers, supervising, discipling, etc.)
Annually trains team on how to wear and operate a respirator and on the proper procedures to address and prevent fires, maintain OSHA certification, and attend staff meetings
Orders parts on behalf of maintenance specialists, ensuring quality and cost-competitiveness are correctly aligned
Assists foreman in turning in updates for the Weekly Facilitator and checking and completing weekly time sheets for all maintenance specialists within zone
Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance to extend usability of equipment
Detects and identifies needed repairs on equipment and investigates causes of failures
Assists with the installation of new heating and air conditioning systems and components
Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Experience:

Four years of related work experience or a combination of relevant education and experience. Education may be substituted for work experience on a year-to-year basis

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Must have the ability to accurately research needed procedures, parts, and equipment for daily operation
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electric control systems
Must have the skill to effectively and efficiently alter work schedules of team members to ensure the timely completion of work orders and projects
Must have the ability to climb a ladder and/or work on lift, when height over task is over six (6) feet high
Ability to utilize power tools
Applicant must have a working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of college facilities.
Other Conditions
Valid Driver’s license
Be able to work required shift
Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Vocational or technical training in a related field
Work Location
University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
This is an onsite position
Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: MR06
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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.