Utility Worker

East Tennessee State University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Johnson City, TENNESSEE
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Utility Worker
Department Building Maintenance - 40310
Pay Grade 5
Job Category Support Staff
Job Summary
The Facilities Department is looking to fill four (4) vacant positions.
Employees in this class are under general supervision. Work performed in a variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and masonry, which may or may not be part of a training program; performing related work as required.
Must be able to work any shift or schedule. Overtime will be required as necessary.
Facilities employees may be required to report at their regularly scheduled times during emergency closures or during inclement weather to perform essential functions including snow removal duties.
The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:
  • Paid time off & leave
  • 17 paid holidays
  • Educational Assistance 
  • Health and life insurance
  • Retirement
  • Access to University facilities and services and much more! 


Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ .
 
 ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
 
 Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and other maintenance work.
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Knowledge of tools and equipment used to perform tasks.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
  • Ability to use, clean, repair, and maintain equipment.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.


Physical Demands
  • Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
  • Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
  • Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
  • Requires climbing and balancing.
  • Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
  • Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
  • Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
  • Must be able to drive a mechanical vehicle.
  • Must be able to work in high places.
Required Qualifications
  • Some experience in general building and plant maintenance with some basic knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and masonry work.
Preferred Qualifications
Salary $13.64 an hour

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number SS01579P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 05/06/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

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