General Maintenance Laborer
Number of Openings: 1
Institution: Cleveland State Community College
Department: Maintenance &
Operations
Reports to: Assistant Director, Plant Operations
Campus Location: Cleveland, Tennessee
Salary Range: $40,000-$40,780
Position Status: Non-Exempt / Full-Time
Moving Allowance: N/A
Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution,
Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our
mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional 四虎影视 and learning, workforce development and service. We
wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and
years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will
not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.
Please note the following:
- Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
- Part-time work experience is calculated at
50% of full-time experience.
JOB SUMMARY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or
High School Equivalency Diploma. - Valid driver鈥檚 license.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in any combination of:
- General building maintenance (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, painting, general repairs, etc.).
- Groundskeeping/landscaping (e.g., mowing, trimming, plant care, lawn/power tools, etc.).
- Equipment handling (e.g.,
ladders, lifts, scaffolding, moving furniture, event setup, etc.).
- General building maintenance (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, painting, general repairs, etc.).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Facility Maintenance & Repairs (25%)
- Perform general building maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, and
masonry work. - Assist with preventative and corrective maintenance as directed.
Carpentry & Construction Work (10%)
- Complete carpentry tasks such as framing (metal studs), drywall installation and finishing, and trim work.
- Install
and repair interior materials, including tile, cove base, ceiling systems (2x2 and 2x4), and painted surfaces.
Grounds &
Landscaping Maintenance (15%)
- Maintain campus grounds through mowing, trimming, edging, raking, and general landscape
upkeep using appropriate equipment. - Perform horticultural care, including cultivating flower beds, pruning trees and shrubs, and
removing debris. - Complete exterior upkeep tasks such as parking lot striping and general grounds improvements.
Physical & Equipment Duties (20%)
- Safely move furniture, equipment, and materials as needed.
- Operate
ladders, lifts, and scaffolding as needed. - Handle physically demanding work, including lifting items over 50 pounds.
Event & Operational Support (25%)
- Assist with setup and breakdown of campus events, including tables, chairs, signage,
and staging. - Coordinate with the supervisor for event setup, etc. Supervisor will coordinate with Events Department regarding event
setup and provide directive.
Non-Essential Functions (5%)
- Actively participate in college functions as
required by supervisor. - Assist with general maintenance tasks and support special events as needed.
- Perform other duties
as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to
interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. - Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). to create documents, manage data, prepare reports, and support daily operations, as needed. - Knowledge
of operational methods, materials, and equipment used to perform carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and other general maintenance
tasks. - Knowledge of landscaping methods, materials, and standard operating procedures.
- Knowledge of the safe operation,
use, and routine maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, equipment, and machinery. This includes hand tools such as screwdrivers,
hammers, wrenches, ratchets, and pliers, as well as power tools and equipment such as drills, saws, nailers, leaf blowers, mowers, and other
related maintenance tools. - Knowledge of workplace safety standards and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Knowledge of general cleaning methods, procedures, and safe handling of tools and materials.
- Ability to follow
instructions and carry out tasks accurately and efficiently. - Ability to perform physically demanding job tasks for extended
periods, including in challenging weather conditions. - Ability to operate an automatic or manual transmission vehicle.
- Ability to respond effectively to severe weather events and related operational needs.
WORK ACTIVITIES &
EQUIPMENT
Work activities routinely involve repetitive tasks such as walking, bending, and lifting equipment that can weigh
between 25-50 pounds. Work activities include the use of landscaping tools, machinery, manual and power-driven tools, cleaning supplies and
horticulture chemicals, personal computers, peripheral devices, etc.
JOB LOCATION
This on-site position is based in
the Maintenance & Operations Department located in the Plant Operations Building on the main campus of Cleveland State Community College in
Cleveland, Tennessee. Occasional travel to off-campus sites at the McMinn Higher Education Center located in Athens, Tennessee and the
Vonore Campus located in Vonore, Tennessee will be required.
Applicants may be subject to a background check and credit check.
Cleveland State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Insurance:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/HAS - Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in health)
- Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Longevity Pay
- Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401k with $50 match, 403b, and 457
- Fourteen
(14) Paid Holidays/Year - Sick and Annual Leave
- Sick Leave Bank
- State Employee Discount Program with over 900
merchants
If you are interested, click on the link to apply.
Applications can be assured full consideration if
submitted by April 23, 2026.
Human 四虎影视 Office
Telephone: 423-478-6203; FAX: 423-478-6257
Email: humanresources@clevelandstatecc.edu
Website:
The following link will direct you to a
reporting section of the college鈥檚 website: