Title: Facilities Support Associate

Employee Classification: Service/Maintenance

Institution: TCAT-Knoxville

Department: Facilities

Campus Location: TCAT Knoxville

Job Summary

The Facilities and Maintenance Department is looking for a passionate and self-motivated Facilities Support Associate to help create a welcoming and well-maintained campus environment. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring our facilities are clean, safe, and functional, supporting an optimal learning experience for our students. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with a work schedule of 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday).

Job Duties

• Perform routine custodial duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting classrooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Ensure the proper sanitation of restrooms by cleaning, disinfecting, and restocking supplies as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness in dining areas and kitchens, including cleaning tables, chairs, and kitchen equipment.
• Perform grounds-keeping duties, including pulling weeds, picking up trash, and maintaining landscaping areas.
• Ensuring pathways and parking areas are free of hazards and debris.
• Assisting in the setup and maintenance of outdoor events and activities.
• Assist the maintenance department with minor repairs and tasks as needed.
• Utilize appropriate hand and power tools for repairs, installations, and cleaning (e.g., waxing floors, facility modifications).
• Provide logistical support for events, including setup, teardown, and furniture rearrangement.
• Demonstrate initiative, keen attention to detail, and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Lock and unlock buildings as required.
• Clean and salt outdoor areas during inclement weather to ensure safety.
• Travel to other campus locations as needed.
• Undertake additional duties and special projects assigned to support students, programs, and the institution's mission. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in custodial and facility support tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• A technical certificate or diploma and/or general building maintenance experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of tools, materials, and equipment used in preventive and general maintenance, custodial duties, and grounds-keeping, along with familiarity with proper sanitation, maintenance, and safety protocols relevant to the role. Reading comprehension skills are necessary for understanding safety data sheets, operating instructions, and equipment manuals. The candidate should be able to follow written and oral instructions accurately and demonstrate a mature attitude with a reliable and dependable work ethic. Communication skills are essential for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues. Basic computer skills and a valid Tennessee driver's license with the ability to drive are also necessary.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

The Facilities Support Associate will work both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions. The role requires frequent physical activity, including lifting, bending, stooping, and climbing. The candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that require repetitive movements. Additionally, the position involves navigating campus environments, which include walking up and down stairs and traversing uneven surfaces. During inclement weather, the role will also involve cleaning and salting outdoor areas to ensure safety. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, and noise from equipment is expected. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously is essential.

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience according to Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines, between $27,130 - $32,813.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: To be considered for a position at TCAT Knoxville, you must create and submit an online application that includes your required documents. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please include the complete beginning and end dates under your employment history. Scan and attach all required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications are accepted until 08/22/2025.

 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION:

• Resume
• Educational transcripts/diploma
• Technical Certificate/Diploma (optional)

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon an acceptable background check.