BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER 2 - 08112026-79809

Location: Nashville, TN – Riverbend Maximum Security Institution, Department of Correction. A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening and criminal background check are required.

Overview

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled building maintenance work of average difficulty. This role involves a variety of tasks including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and general mechanical repair work.

Responsibilities

• Identifies maintenance issues to repair or escalate.
• Performs repair work using diagrams, drawings, or maintenance manuals.
• Operates tools and equipment such as hand and power tools, plungers, sewer rodders, drills, skill saws, and grinders.
• Provides direction and oversight to others as needed.
• Inspects electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical systems (HVAC, laundry, food service equipment), and removes/replaces defective parts.
• Performs routine repairs on standard work equipment.
• Rewires electrical outlets and breaker boxes; performs routine electrical tasks.
• Repairs windows, doors, flooring, woodwork, drywall, and other building structures.
• Performs basic carpentry tasks and minor HVAC repair.
• Handles minor construction, plumbing, landscaping, janitorial, and basic welding tasks.
• Reviews preventative maintenance plans to ensure equipment runs smoothly and building systems operate efficiently.
• Conducts daily walk-through inspections of facilities.
• Communicates with outside vendors and customers to provide basic customer service.
• Provides expert advice on payment and application processes.
• May operate state-issued vehicles such as pickup trucks, golf carts, or watercraft.

Requirements

• Experience equivalent to three years of full-time increasingly skilled labor and trade work, including at least two years in building maintenance.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Complete a criminal history disclosure form and agree to release records involving criminal history.
• Supply a fingerprint sample for a TBI-based criminal history records check.
• Submit to a review of status on the Department of Health’s vulnerable persons registry.

Skills

• Building and construction knowledge.
• Design and mechanical expertise.
• Public safety and security awareness.
• Active learning and listening.
• Equipment maintenance and repair.
• Mathematics and troubleshooting.
• Problem sensitivity and selective attention.
• Proficiency with tools and equipment such as power/hand tools, volt meters, janitorial equipment, carpet cleaners, and floor buffers.

Competencies

• Being resilient.
• Action-oriented.
• Self-development.
• Interpersonal savvy.
• Demonstrates self-awareness.

Pay

Monthly: $3,229.00 - $4,852.00
Annual: $38,748.00 - $58,224.00

Schedule

Full-time.