Full-time, twelve-month Utility/Maintenance Worker position reporting to the Director of Physical Plant. Performs activities related to providing basic maintenance/repair services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs scheduled preventative and unplanned maintenance or repair service on HVAC equipment as directed.
• Performs simple checks and procedures to defective equipment and takes corrective actions.
• Transports tools and equipment to and from job or work sites.
• Painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical and roofing repairs.                                                      
• Repair or replace lamps and ballasts.                                                                                       
• Picks up and delivers equipment for repair; picks up parts for repair.
• Maintain and cleans tools, equipment, and work areas. 
• Performs and documents routine maintenance and safety inspections.                                                     
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Exertive: Significant exertion on a daily basis.  Awkward postures and work positions: sustained postures and work positions; sustained activities require strength.  Frequent lifting (30 – 50 lbs.). Some walking, pushing, pulling on a regular basis.  Moderate exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and unpleasant but not hazardous odors.  Occasional exposure to risk controlled by safety precautions.  Frequency or severity is limited.

Required Qualifications:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.  Must have valid driver’s license, CDL preferred.

Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience:

High school/GED preferred.

Two years building maintenance preferred.

Postsecondary training in HVAC, electrical or industrial maintenance.

Starting salary is $28,400 annually ($14.56 per hour). With additional experience pay increases to a maximum of $34,100.

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

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 paid 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
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable.   Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must 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. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire. 

Dyersburg State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.