Maintenance Specialist, 2nd Shift, College of Veterinary Medicine UTIA

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Maintenance Specialist. The Maintenance Specialist exists to perform a variety of preventive maintenance activities for buildings equipment and related systems to include carpentry plumbing electrical and HVAC.

The Veterinary Medical Center is operational 24 hours a day 7 days per week and 365 days per year. Occasional weekend or holiday work may be required of this position.

Follows building blue prints plans drawings and equipment wiring diagrams and schematics. Orders designs and assembles modular furniture. Constructs office work areas to include hanging of doors sheet rock acoustical ceilings etc. Installs laboratory equipment and maintains building structures. Provides layout and builds new walls using steel framing and drywall boards. Repairs lab animal isolation cubicles and cage washers. Repairs door locks. Designs and builds portable radiograph machine transporter for radiology. Designs and builds bottled medication holder for large animal surgery. Designs builds and installs intravenous drip supports for large animal clinic. Sets up for special events. Keeps work site clean and safe. Conducts overall walk-through of facility for awareness and quick action on miscellaneous discrepancies.

Installs electrical circuits and checks motors controls and lighting. Monitors mechanical and electrical equipment throughout college facilities including air handlers air conditioning and refrigeration systems walk-in freezers coolers low temperature cryogenic freezers air compressors vacuum pumps condensate pumps medical gases deionized water stations oxygen tanks propane gases hot water systems heating converters for building heat and team station etc. Maintains and replace light bulbs drive belts water and gas pressure regulators nitrogen tanks light fixtures and suspended ceiling systems. Installs and maintains deionized water purification systems. Designs and installs electrical and plumbing systems for specialized lab equipment. Monitors and repairs isolated power supply panels for small and large animal surgery rooms. Repairs refrigerators freezers water coolers laundry equipment kitchen cooking equipment and ice machines.Designs and installs new wiring systems including service panels circuit breakers switches receptacles transformers and conduits and wiring up to 480 volt 3-phase.

Repairs variable air volume mixing boxes exhaust fans and air handler fans. Rebuilds and maintain 14 feet diameter enthalpy recovery wheel. Troubleshoots resets reprograms and repairs computerized water chillers and air conditioning systems using a laptop computer. Troubleshoots and repair steam regulators and related equipment and systems. Troubleshoots repairs and calibrates pneumatic controls for air conditioning systems. Calibrates pneumatic thermostats for room temperature control. Troubleshoots and repairs 480 volt 3-phase reduced voltage motor starters. Installs and repairs 480 volt 3-phase rooftop heat pump.

Maintains plumbing within building. Repairs or replaces worn or broken parts unclogs drains repairs faulty connections repairs electrical fuses plumbing pipes and vents checks water pressure regulator valves for pressure drop and cleans when necessary. Checks cooling tower water make-up valves and adjust when necessary. Maintains pipes for various hospital gases to include nitrogen oxygen medical air vacuum anesthesia exhaust. Checks water pressure regulator valves for pressure drops and cleans when necessary. Checks cooling tower water make-up valves and adjusts as necessary.

Oversees the receiving storage distribution and inventory of the maintenance supplies and equipment; makes recommendations as to modification and improvement of the equipment in the facility and where applicable oversee the implementation of such changes and renovations. Accepts inspect for damages and distributes all inbound freight to all departments in the hospital about 100 or more cartons daily. Ships out all returning shipments making sure the correct return authorization is attached to each carton and all paperwork is attached. Collects all in-house mail sorts and redelivers all internal mail to CVM departments.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience:
  • Three years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Certification or licensure in specialized skilled trade.
  • Must have a valid drivers license.
• Knowledge Skills Abilities:
  • Moderate to advanced knowledge of electrical structural mechanical plumbing and HVAC systems.
  • Knowledge of safety practices.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Time management skills.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools.
  • Ability to operate fork-lift and scissors-lift.
  • Basic math algebraic and computer skills.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds without assistance.
  • Ability to perform moderately strenuous activities.
  • Ability to keep accurate inventory.
  • Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others toward common goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Associates degree in area of study related to facilities maintenance.

• Experience:

  • 5 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following:building trades electrical HVAC plumbing and pump maintenance and repair.

  • Ability to drive fork-lift.

  • Commercial Drivers License

Work Location:

• Knoxville Tennessee
• On-Site

Compensation and Benefits:

• UT market range: 06
• Anticipated hiring range: $42K-$50K depending on experience and qualifications
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
• Find more information on UT Benefitshere

Application Instructions:

To express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

About The College:

The UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) located in Knoxville was established by anact of the Tennessee Legislature in 1974 and is part of theUniversity of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

UTCVMis one of 33 veterinary colleges in the United States and provides opportunities for Tennessee students while serving pet owners and the livestock industry as well as protecting public health enhancing medical knowledge and generating economic benefits to the state and nation.