Building Maintenance Specialist - Tennessee Athletics - UTK

Building Maintenance Specialist - Tennessee Athletics - UTK Knoxville, TN, United States Job Description This position will assist and aid in daily custodial duties, preventative maintenance, and maintenance for Athletic Facilities. Responsibilities Daily general maintenance and cleaning of athletic facilities. Post-event cleaning for athletic events General painting on athletic grounds and facilities, including but not limited to touch-up painting, painting of rooms, walls, and exterior surfaces at ground level, etc. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED. Experience: Experience working in general custodial services and/or facilities maintenance for a company or university/college. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Basic cleaning and general maintenance knowledge and skills Basic skills with hand and small electric tools. Knowledge of maintaining different types of flooring and surfaces. Ability to identify safety hazards and report to the supervisor. Ability to set up and break down events. Preferred Qualifications Education: Associate’s degree Experience: Experience working in general custodial services and/or facilities maintenance in a collegiate athletics capacity. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Basic knowledge of small engine maintenance (basic blower, pressure washer maintenance, etc.) Work Location Knoxville, TN Onsite Compensation and Benefits UT market range: 02 Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here Find more information on UT Benefits here Application Instructions To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. Resume List of 3 Professional References About Tennessee Athletics Tennessee Athletics Mission, Vision & Core Values Mission: To lead the way forward in all aspects of college sports Vision: Deliver an unparalleled student-athlete experience fueled by the relentless pursuit of comprehensive excellence; be bold and innovative in our approach to recruiting and developing well-rounded graduates, championship-driven competitors and world-changing leaders. Core Values: Vols lead through… » Academic Success » Inclusive Preeminence » Honesty and Integrity » Competitive Excellence » Holistic Health and Well-Being » The Power of Vol Nation About Us The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community! Job Info Job Identification 5701 Job Category Facilities Services Posting Date 11/05/2025, 10:52 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 1551 Lake Loudoun Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.