HVAC PM Maintenance Worker
ETSU
- Location
- Onsite (Johnson City, TN)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
East Tennessee State University is seeking an HVAC PM Maintenance Worker to perform preventive maintenance, inspection, and minor repairs on campus mechanical and HVAC systems. This role ensures equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort across university facilities.
Skills
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Job Summary
The HVAC PM Maintenance Worker performs preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and minor repairs of campus HVAC and mechanical systems. This position supports the university's preventive maintenance program by maintaining equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. Work includes air handling units, exhaust systems, filters, belts, motors, pumps, coils, controls, and associated mechanical equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of HVAC systems and preventive maintenance practices.
- Ability to inspect, test, and maintain mechanical equipment.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and testing equipment safely.
- Basic understanding of HVAC controls and energy conservation practices.
- Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work independently.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and university policies.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in building maintenance, HVAC maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical training in HVAC or mechanical maintenance.
- Experience performing preventive maintenance in commercial or institutional facilities.
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Compensation & Benefits
- Job Family – Facilities Services Trades Specialist 1
- Market Range - 4 Salary Schedules
- For information on benefits, please visit Employee Benefits
Application 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.
- References available upon request
ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
University Overview
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and 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.