Building Technician - Facilities Services - UTK

Building Technician

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

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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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.

About Us

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 employeesthe Volunteerswho uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. 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. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

Job Info

Job Identification 9485

Job Category Facilities Services

Posting Date 08/11/2026, 12:30 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations Knoxville, TN, United States