Job Summary

The Building Services Technician supports the daily operation, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall functionality of assigned facilities. This position performs custodial and light maintenance duties, responds to routine facility needs, and assists with coordinating and monitoring contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with university standards, policies, and operational expectations. The Building Services Technician helps maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and contractors
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods
• Commitment to safety and customer service

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and experience in custodial services, general maintenance, or facilities operations
• Basic knowledge of tools, equipment, and cleaning methods
  OR
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a campus, institutional, or commercial facilities environment
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., TMA)
• Experience working with or coordinating contractors

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family – Facilities Services General Maintenance 3
• Market Range – 5 (Salary Schedules)
• For information on benefits, please visit Instructions
  • Non- exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
  • Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check

  ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  University Overview

  East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

  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.

The Building Services Technician supports the daily operation, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall functionality of assigned facilities. This position performs custodial and light maintenance duties, responds to routine facility needs, and assists with coordinating and monitoring contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with university standards, policies, and operational expectations. The Building Services Technician helps maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving ability. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and contractors. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods. Commitment to safety and customer service Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and experience in custodial services, general maintenance, or facilities operations. Basic knowledge of tools, equipment, and cleaning methods. OR An equivalent combination of education and work experience Preferred Qualifications Experience in a campus, institutional, or commercial facilities environment. Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., TMA)Experience working with or coordinating contractors

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