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Maintenance Mechanic

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Work Type: Classified
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Facilities Services

Job Title

Maintenance Mechanic

Department

Building Services

Salary

$35,000 - $42,875; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Primarily reporting to the Science Buildings each workday but may be assigned to work or assist with work at other MTSU facilities. Perform a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds at various facilities/sites including electrical, plumbing, masonry, and carpentry. Perform repairs, rebuilds and new installations. Performs preventive maintenance on exhaust fans, fume hoods, sewer pumps, backflow testing, service and repair. Work involves air compressors, replacement of belts and lubrication, dishwashers, electrical motors, frost free faucets, garbage disposals, grease traps (in cafeterias), lighting fixtures, lighting controls, including photocontrols and timers, motor controls, multi-phase exhaust fan motors, power receptacles, repair and installation of plumbing fixtures. Work involves installation and repair of water piping, electrical, sanitary sewage lines and irrigation. Perform other related tasks or special projects as assigned. Work locations include all university property, Guy James Farm, Swine Farm, Foundation Reception House, Beef Unit and Airport. Emergency overtime and after hour callbacks may be required.

Required Education

High School diploma or High Equivalency (HSE) required. Ability to obtain backflow testing certification within six month probationary period required.

Required Related Experience

Three years of direct experience with increasingly responsible building and plant maintenance work to include knowledge of electrical, plumbing, providing material take offs for preliminary scheduling, masonry and concrete work, carpentry, or painting.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Valid Tennessee drivers license required.

Desirable Related Experience

Five years direct experience with increasingly responsible building and plant maintenance preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: July 9, 2024

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