MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this classification is to perform general maintenance services for the Parks & Recreation Department. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to a drug screen.

Essential Functions

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the following essential functions:

• Performs general carpentry and masonry work to include renovation of park structures and construction of new structures to include shelters, restrooms, docks, play structures, signs, sidewalks, block/brick work, etc.
• Performs minor electrical and plumbing repairs to park restrooms and structures.
• Provides general maintenance and repair to all Park buildings and equipment to include sanding and refinishing, fabricating signs, moving furniture, etc.
• Performs upkeep on Park grounds to include mowing, tractor operation, weed eating, trimming trees/hedges, etc.
• Scrapes, sands, paints interiors and exteriors of Park buildings.
• Assists in the supervision of maintenance employees in the absence of the Supervisor and/or as directed.
• Opens building; deactivates security system, turns on lights and unlocks doors.
• Accepts deliveries; helps delivery person unload; deliveries shipments to proper locations.
• Performs custodial duties ad needed to include sweeping/mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms, dusting/vacuuming, etc.
• Sweeps outside steps, cleans around building; clears snow and ice from sidewalk and steps as necessary.
• Assists with special tasks and projects.
• Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours
• Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local, regional or central office supervisors, as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Mayor’s Office
• Perform other duties as required
• Responsible for changing light bulbs, ballast, and fixtures as needed in all county buildings.
• Assess problems, find solutions or contact who is responsible to fix the problem.
• Responsible for general maintenance issues including doors, roofs, drop ceilings, sheetrock repair, and painting.
• Must be able to work with sprinkler systems and other fire protection systems.
• Must be able to identify heating and cooling components to report problems.
Will work on a rotation “on-call” schedule.

Minimum Training & Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or GED, Vocational/technical diploma preferred; with four (4) years of experience in maintenance, repair, electrical, plumbing systems, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee driver's license.
Applicants who are offered this job MUST take a drug test. Passing the drug test is required in order to start the job.

Specialized Knowledge

Competencies

• Basic understanding of computers, printers and other office equipment
• Ability to focus and demonstrate great attention to detail
• Ability to work in a position of low complexity
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Self-starter who will work independently at times
• Ability to climb ladders and operate personal lifts
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools
Excellent communicator and active listener

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of maintenance/repair tools and equipment, such as a lawnmower, weed-eater, drill motor, sander, janitorial equipment, table/hand saws, small hand tools for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, etc.
Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials, or lift-up to 100lbs. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for active work.

Occupational Hazards

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, cold and hot weather conditions including precipitation
• Exposure to various types of sprays, pesticides, and other chemicals
• Works around and with various types of equipment including welding and cutting torches
• Exposure to electrical currents

Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Knox County Government may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : PARKS AND RECREATION

Posting Start : 01/09/2026

Posting End : 02/28/2026

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $21.06