Maintenance Technician

Pay Rate Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Regular/Temporary

Regular/Temporary Regular

If temporary, list duration

Fiscal

12 month

The Maintenance Technician is under general supervision and performs work in a variety of skilled maintenance areas to include plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, electrical, painting and related areas.

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 180,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

• Perform a variety of carpentry tasks in the construction and maintenance of buildings and other facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing tasks such as removing, replacing or repairing plumbing fixtures, water lines, etc.
• Perform minor electrical repairs such as replacing switches, outlets, ballasts and lights.
• Perform work of an unskilled, semi-skilled or skilled nature when necessary such as painting, masonry, etc.
• Perform a variety of mechanical tasks such as preventative maintenance on air compressors, exhaust fans, etc.
• Perform work on HVAC , air handler, etc.
• Must wear proper PPE (safety shoes, hearing and eye protection) as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of methods, materials and procedures used in general repair and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of machines, tools and equipment used in a variety of tasks as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with various populations, the University community and the public.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to use, clean, repair and maintain equipment, tools and machinery required in accomplishing tasks.
• Ability to evaluate situations and make decisions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in an on-call capacity and inclement weather duties.

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Bending, twisting and lifting weights to 100lbs.
• Heights and working on elevations of 60 feet.
• Work off ladders and lifts.

• High school graduate or equivalent ( GED , HiSET, or other).
• A minimum of three (3) years of previous work experience in building and plant maintenance involving a variety of work such as plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical..
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer literacy.
• A background check will be required of the successful applicant.
• An official transcript (if applicable) and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required for the successful applicant.

08/08/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of previous work experience in building and plant maintenance involving a variety of work such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and mechanical?
  • Yes
  • No