Building Maintenance Worker

One of our government clients is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker, a journey-level position responsible for a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks across our 87-acre school campus. This role ensures a safe, functional, and productive learning environment by maintaining district facilities, grounds, and equipment in top condition. You will work independently or as part of a team to handle routine repairs and preventive maintenance. Building Maintenance Worker On Site 115 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville, TN 37214 Initial 3-month engagement with potential for full-time conversion Responsibilities The Building Maintenance Worker II is a journey-level position responsible for a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks across our 87-acre school campus. This role ensures a safe, functional, and productive learning environment by maintaining district facilities, grounds, and equipment in top condition. You will work independently or as a team to handle routine repairs and preventative maintenance. Perform repairs on interior and exterior building components, including windows, doors, flooring, and woodwork. Execute routine tasks in plumbing (unstopping drains, replacing fixtures), electrical (replacing ballasts, switches, and receptacles), and HVAC (changing filters, belts, and motors). Maintain 87 acres of school grounds, which may include fence repair, sidewalk installation, snow removal, and operating heavy equipment like tractors or mowers. Conduct regularly scheduled inspections of facility equipment and safety systems to prevent major breakdowns. Efficiently process and complete work orders using computer-based inventory and maintenance systems. Remain available for on-call duties or overtime during emergencies to ensure uninterrupted school operations. Prioritize daily tasks and activities to meet operational requirements. Operate and utilize a variety of tools and equipment such as assorted hand and power tools, plungers, sewer rodders, drills, skill saws, and grinders. Identify maintenance issues in order to repair/resolve issues or report issues to someone who can repair/resolve them. Inspect devices such as electrical systems, basic plumbing, mechanical systems (i.e., HVAC, laundry, and food service equipment), remove and replace defective parts to determine necessary repairs. Perform routine repairs on standard work equipment. Rewire electrical outlets and breaker boxes. Perform routine electrical tasks such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, low voltage transformers, power poles, receptacles, and wall switches. Repair windows, doors, flooring, woodwork, drywall, or other parts of building structures. Perform basic carpentry tasks such as repairing doors, gates, broken windows, installing bulletin boards, hanging drywall, building walls, minor roofing repair, building shelving, and caulking. Police grounds. Perform minor HVAC repair such as changing belts, filters, or motors. Perform minor construction projects. Perform plumbing tasks such as unstopping commodes, replacing fixtures, drains, and repairing leaks. Perform landscaping tasks such as planting flowers, mowing, sharpening mower blades, and changing mower oil and oil filters. Perform basic welding. Review preventative maintenance plans in order to perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and/or the physical condition of the building does not deteriorate. Perform daily walk-through inspections of facilities to ensure proper working conditions. Assist in performing inventory of work-related supplies and materials. Provide direction and oversight to others as needed. Report to supervisor the inventory of cleaning supplies, repair tools, or replacement parts. Read work orders, receive instructions from supervisors or previous shift workers to determine work requirements. Communicate with outside vendors and customers to provide basic customer service and direct people to appropriate solutions and answers. May operate a state-issued pick-up truck, golf cart, watercraft, or another vehicle. Perform repair work using diagrams, drawings, or maintenance manuals. Assist supervisor in determining supplies or materials needed to perform work activities. Provide expert advice to members and agency SLB coordinators regarding the payment and application process. Provide input regarding sub-processes in determining and maintaining files for process improvements. Assist in unloading supplies, tools, and equipment. Move objects such as large furniture, file cabinets, cubicles, chairs, desks, and bookshelves. Restock maintenance supplies. Set up cubicle spaces, conference rooms, and areas for special events. Record routine reports of time expended and materials used. Use human resource software to enter time worked and leave requests. Required Skills General building maintenance and mechanical trades (2–4 years) Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry repairs Preventative maintenance and facility inspections Work order management Hand and power tools operation Grounds maintenance and landscaping Valid State Driver's License Ability to pass fingerprint and criminal background checks Required Qualifications High school diploma, GED, or equivalent 2–4 years of increasingly responsible experience in general building maintenance and mechanical trades Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License Ability to pass fingerprint and criminal history background checks as required by school district regulations Preferred Qualifications Universal EPA/HVAC certification Heavy Equipment Operation certification OSHA 10-hour Safety certification Specialized trade licenses (Electrical or Plumbing) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge: Deep understanding of standard practices, materials, and safety codes (including OSHA) for carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades. Skills: Proficient in using a broad range of hand and power tools, motorized vehicles, and specialized maintenance equipment. Abilities: Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and chemical labels (SDS). Physical strength to lift 50–80 lbs and perform labor in various weather conditions and heights. Strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with students, staff, and the community. Selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass TBI/FBI fingerprinting, Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks, child abuse records, employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks. **Please note that, due to the position being at a school, any discrepancies in the fingerprinting report will result in the candidate being disqualified from consideration. Skills : Building Maintenance (Plumbing,Electrical,HVAC & Carpentry),Preventive Maintenance & Facility Operations #J-18808-Ljbffr eBusiness Solutions Inc.