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General Maintenance TechnicianCovenant College • Lookout Mountain, GA, US
General Maintenance Technician

General Maintenance Technician

Covenant College • Lookout Mountain, GA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Covenant College Job Description

General Maintenance Technician

Join a team of employees who are committed to an exciting mission to offer the world biblically grounded men and women equipped to live out extraordinary callings in ordinary places. Covenant College is a community committed to the Bible as the inerrant Word of God, and everything we do is grounded in our Reformed theology and worldview.

Covenant has a beautiful 400-acre campus that stretches atop Lookout Mountain, Georgia on the Georgia / Tennessee border, just outside of Chattanooga. The community is a hub of vibrant cultural, educational, business, high-tech and entertainment activity and is an affordable place to live or raise a family. The campus enjoys incredible vistas of the Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau with views that span across several states. The region is widely known as an outdoor recreational paradise for campers, boaters, cyclists, climbers, cavers and hikers, all this while being conveniently located within two hours of Atlanta, Nashville and Knoxville.

Opportunity :

The General Maintenance Technician / Electrical is responsible to the Supervisor of Maintenance & Operations for assisting all trades in preventive maintenance and repairs on campus. While this position would ideally seek to attract a construction trades "generalist," the specific focus of duties for this position may shift slightly to a specific trade specialty depending on the qualifications, experience and interests of the applicant and the most urgent need of the college. Presently, preference will be afforded to candidates with some experience, training and / or demonstrated skills in the electrical and HVAC trades. However, those with interests as a trades generalist or who have skills and experience in any of the specific construction trades are welcome to apply.

Essential Functions :

  • Perform routine maintenance tasks on buildings and equipment.
  • Perform work generated by all emergencies, work requests, and special projects in a timely manner, providing necessary follow up, and ensuring all data is recorded for the completion of each work request.
  • Respond to after-hours call-ins for campus emergencies.
  • Assist with maintenance and repairs utilizing carpentry, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, painting and plumbing.
  • Chemical handling, properly using personal protective equipment and procedures.
  • Fulfill other such dues as assigned by the Supervisor of Maintenance & Operations.

Competencies :

  • Exhibit a customer service mindset.
  • Ability to relate to others in a cooperative and mature Christian manner with good oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to drive college vehicles for errands, special events, and shuttle service

    • Required Education / Experience :

  • High school diploma.

    • Preferred Experience :

  • Working knowledge of Google applications.
  • Focused interest, training, skill and / or experience in the electrical or HVAC trades.
  • Applicable trade certification(s) or apprenticeship training.

    • Additional Eligibility Requirements :

  • An acceptance of and commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
  • An understanding of the mission and purpose of Covenant College.
  • Must be able to assent to Covenant College's Staff Commitments.

    • Physical Work Environment :

  • This role is expected to be performed on campus unless otherwise directed or arranged for and operates primarily around the campus grounds, in campus facilities and workshops as well as occasionally in a professional office environment, using standard office and shop equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other job-related tools and technology.
  • Primarily, the role requires substantial periods of time standing and / or walking as well as occasionally working in potentially hazardous situations / environments involving chemicals, solvents, vapors, heights, ladders, platforms, confined crawl spaces. May involve sitting, but normally less than 10% of the day.
  • Classified as medium, frequent lying, moving or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) up to 30 lbs.
  • Expressing or exchanging ideas and conversation by means of the spoken or written word; needs to be fluent and conversant using the English language.
  • Generally, full-time hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm. Occasional evening and weekend and emergency call-in work may be required as job duties demand.
  • Travel is not required for this position.

    • Poison Classification :

    Department / Unit : Maintenance & Operations

    Job Title : General Maintenance Technician / Electrical

    Job Status : Regular full-time (40hrs / week), FLSA Non-Exempt

    Reports to : Supervisor Maintenance & Operations

    Job Class : Trades

    Job Type : Permanent

    Benefit Eligible : Yes

    To Apply :

    Interested applicants should apply at https : / / www.covenant.edu / about / employment / . Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to attach supporting documents to the application. Documents required for this position include :

  • Letter of interest
  • Résumé - including contact information for three references
  • A statement or expression of your personal faith, sharing about your walk and the ongoing work of Christ in your life.

    • 09 / 10 / 2025

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