General Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Job Summary

The General Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor is a working supervisor responsible for providing leadership and daily direction for the ETSU Mechanical Shop while also performing hands-on maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and installation work on campus mechanical systems. This position assists the MEP Supervisor within the Mechanical Shop and helps coordinate the daily work of mechanical maintenance staff.

This position helps oversee and perform work involving HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, pumps, motors, steam systems, chilled water systems, hot water systems, air handlers, exhaust systems, and other building mechanical equipment. The supervisor assists with assigning and prioritizing work orders and repairs to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with university standards.

As a working supervisor, this role provides field support, technical guidance, and hands-on assistance to shop personnel when troubleshooting mechanical issues or completing repairs. The position also helps identify equipment issues, coordinate materials and parts, and communicate with other Facilities staff, vendors, and university personnel as needed.

This position plays an important role in maintaining reliable building operations, supporting campus comfort, and helping ensure ETSU mechanical systems remain safe, efficient, and operational.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in carpentry, masonry, painting, wall finishes, and general renovation work.
• Knowledge of safe work practices in the performance of work.
• Possess critical thinking skills necessary to evaluate situations associated with tasks assigned.
• Knowledge of how to apply various paints and associated products to a variety of surfaces. Ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment used in the performance of tasks, including, but not limited to, paint mixers, saws, hand tools, and paint sprayers.
• Ability to operate vehicles during incumbency in a safe manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and possess interpersonal skills for working with staff, faculty, and students.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift 80 lbs, enter cramped areas, and climb ladders

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess or acquire within the first six months of employment the EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of on-the-job experience
• Five years of experience as a journeyman or equivalent experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family - Facilities Services Trades Supervisor
• Market Range - 8 (Salary Schedules)
• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/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

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students 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.