East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University

HVAC PM Maintenance Worker

TN, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago

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odds of building a lasting career here

88Lottery-free
Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

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States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

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About the role

  • Work includes air handling units, exhaust systems, filters, belts, motors, pumps, coils, controls, and associated mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of HVAC systems and preventive maintenance practices.
  • Ability to use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and testing equipment safely.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work independently.
  • Ability to follow safety procedures and university policies.
  • 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.
  • It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
  • Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice to have

  • Technical training in HVAC or mechanical maintenance.
  • Experience performing preventive maintenance in commercial or institutional facilities.
  • Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
  • Job Family - Facilities Services Trades Specialist 1
  • 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.

Skills

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Compensation

  • Market Range - 4 Salary Schedules
  • East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs.

Benefits

  • For information on benefits, please visit Employee Benefits

This listing is sourced directly from East Tennessee State University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.