Facilities Maintenance Technician - Onsite and in the Field as directed

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on the systems and equipment inside and outside of multiple health related facilities. If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Typical Duties

• Performs preventative maintenance on environmental systems.
• Replaces or cleans filters.
• Performs routine maintenance, cleaning and repairs on HVAC systems.
• Maintains and/or replaces thermostats.
• Repairs and maintains fixtures, furniture, electrical systems, and plumbing systems.
• Diagnoses failures in equipment and initiates necessary repairs.
• Repairs and maintains toilets, sinks, water fountains, and drainage pipes.
• Replaces parts in motorized or electrical machinery.
• Replaces or installs doors, locks, windows, and related hardware.
• Monitors elevators and requests maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Ensures operation of all building safety features such as alarms and sprinkler systems.
• Assists in maintaining building security system and procedures.
• Checks for and reports signs of vandalism, theft, or break-ins.
• Participates in custodial services work.
• Assists in inspecting and evaluating physical condition of buildings/structures.
• Inspects and maintains equipment.
• Maintains grounds of various facilities and related equipment.
• Keeps records and makes reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of skilled maintenance and/or repair work on electrical, environmental, or mechanical building systems.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical circuits and devices related to building maintenance.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry methods.
• Knowledge of the equipment, materials, and methods used in custodial work.
• Ability to repair and maintain furniture, doors, windows, and related hardware.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, safety equipment, and related maintenance equipment.
• Ability to assist in coordinating maintenance and custodial assignments and projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work outside of scheduled shift or on call as the need arises.
• Custodial experience.

Salary: $53,306.00 Annually

Location: 2500 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN

Job Type: Full Time Health Civil Service

Opening Date: 09/02/2026

Closing Date: 9/17/2026 at 10:18 AM Central Time (US & Canada)