Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Employee Classification: Support Staff

Institution: Northeast State Community College

Department: Plant Operations and Maintenance

Campus Location: 1 vacancy in Blountville, 1 vacancy in Kingsport

Salary: $38,981-$41,515 dependent on education and experience

Please use the Total Compensation Calculator found on the Northeast State Careers Page for a breakdown of the value of the benefits offered to employees of the college.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Plant Operations, the Maintenance Mechanic completes preventative maintenance tasks and necessary repairs, installs and replaces equipment, and assists other Plant Operations and Maintenance staff as needed. Assigned tasks include but are not limited to: carpentry, electrical, painting, and plumbing.

Job Duties

• Learn all phases of physical plant operations

• Carry out a program of preventive maintenance

• Repair buildings and install equipment

• Assist with inventory, supplies, and receiving

• Assist with construction or modification of physical facilities when work is performed in-house

• Follow a set plan of computer-generated Preventative Maintenance work order program

• Assist other Plant Operations employees in their job functions

• Coordinate repairs to leased facilities with the City of Kingsport and other outside authorities (Kingsport position only)

• Complete other assignments as directed by supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field from an accredited institution
OR
• High school diploma and two years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Facilities maintenance experience on a higher education campus
• Experience using construction drawings to complete a project from start to completion
• Experience in building and plant maintenance involving carpentry, masonry, painting, electrical, and refrigeration work

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technology Skills: basic computer and MS Office suite
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and construction procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of OSHA and ADA requirements, plus building and life safety codes
• Willingness to pursue a planned program of skill improvement
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty
• Knowledge of the use of two-way radios
• Ability to climb and lift up to 75 pounds

For assistance regarding the job ad, application process, or application status, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-354-5183 or HRstaffing@northeaststate.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. A resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts are optional. You can fill in your employment & education information without a resume if you don't have one prepared. You will be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.