The Maintenance Mechanic provides technical expertise and labor to maintain college equipment for a safe, comfortable environment for students, faculty, staff and community.

Essential Functions: 

1. Conducts preventative maintenance program through inspections and system evaluation.
2. Duties include electrical, plumbing Heating Ventilation Air Condition (HVAC) repairs, facility structural repairs, facility renovations and/or construction.
3. Recommends materials and methods of accomplishment and issues material requisitions
4. Assists supervisor in campus keying systems. Cut and issue keys, make cores and repair locks and hardware.
5. Monitor building HVAC control through Energy Management computer system and schedule HVAC in buildings during occupied times
6. Monitor powerhouse equipment, perform necessary testing on heating and cooling water loops  to ensure proper chemical levels
7. Works safely under all conditions.
8. Must be  available for work after hours and on weekends per schedule.

Supplemental Functions:

1. Ability to make decisions.
2. Ability to operate effectively without supervision.
3. Ability to work in a team environment.
4. Ability to relate to a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
5. Utilize Purchasing systems to order needed parts/supplies
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience Required:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
3. Minimum three (3) years experience in multi-skilled maintenance position in including electrical and industrial HVAC experience
4. Valid Tennessee driver’s license.
5. Basic Electrical Certification
6. Basic computer skills

Education, Training and Experience Preferred:

1.  EPA Refrigeration Certification

Working Conditions:

1. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
2. Some bending, stooping and climbing.
3. Ability to work in all weather conditions. 

Titles Supervised: 

None

Hiring Salary Range: $35,200- 42,230

This position is based at the Columbia, TN Campus.

About Columbia State Community College:

As Tennessee’s first community college (established in 1966), Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five of our campuses.  Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents.  Columbia State is known for excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

Columbia 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

Columbia State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

Executive Director of Human Resources
humanresources@columbiastate.edu
1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
931-540-2501