Maintenance Technician

Description

Maintenance Technician

Knoxville, TN

Maintenance

Full‑Time Maintenance Technician for our Maintenance Department with a shift from 7:30am until 4:00pm.

Competitive wages, paid job‑related training, medical, dental, vision and life insurance for full‑time employees; 401(k) retirement with up to 5% company match for full‑time employees after 1 year; generous personal paid time off for employees working 30‑40 hours per week; advancement opportunities.

Full‑time

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour

• Referral bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance for full‑time employees after 60 days of employment
• 401(k) retirement with up to 5% company match for full‑time employees after 1 year of employment
• Generous personal paid time off for employees working 30‑40+ hours per week
• Advancement opportunities
• All job‑training provided by Sertoma at no cost to the employee
• Company vehicles provided for Sertoma related duties and responsibilities

Responsible for all preventative and corrective maintenance at the Center and residential homes owned by Sertoma Center, Inc. The Maintenance Technician will perform a wide variety of tasks to ensure all Sertoma properties, equipment, tools, and vehicles are maintained in proper working order with a clean and professional appearance. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge base which will enable them to perform maintenance and minor repairs on plumbing, electrical, HVAC equipment, appliances, and motor vehicles.

Will be flexible and can easily adapt to a diverse workday that may change on a moment’s notice.

• Assist as needed to help maintain Center vehicle fleet
• Perform maintenance inspections on assigned residential homes on a monthly basis to identify and address all maintenance related matters in a quick and efficient manner
• Apply plumbing knowledge to address leaks, clogs, or other drainage problems and Sertoma residences
• Identify and repair electrical malfunctions in wiring, appliances, and fixtures
• Maintain HVAC units to keep proper climate control at all Sertoma properties
• Interior and exterior painting as needed
• Proactively perform maintenance on the exterior of Sertoma properties to include landscape maintenance, gutter cleaning, pressure washing, and general cleaning
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently
• Prepare reports documenting work performed
• Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies
• Proactively coordinate with managers to schedule professionals for repairs that cannot be handled in‑house
• Assist with moving residents between residential sites
• May be asked to participate in the Transportation and Safety Committees meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned by maintenance supervisor and CAO

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, preferred
• Ability to stand and walk for a prolonged period
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Must be able to visually and physically inspect vehicles, homes, and main office
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
• Authorized to work in the US
• Ability to pass a drug screening at any time

• Mechanically inclined with great problem‑solving skills
• Electrical, plumbing, painting, and property maintenance experience
• HVAC maintenance desirable but not required
• Works well independently and with others
• Good communication skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, changing environment
• Ability to work on‑call once a month

Sertoma Center, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic.

We participate in E‑Verify. We participate in the Tennessee Drug‑Free Workplace Program.