Craft Specialist III - University Housing - UTK

University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department
University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department

Knoxville, TN, USA

Posted on Jun 25, 2026

The Craft Specialist III position performs a variety of specialized maintenance and repairs of housing facilities including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and laundry equipment. It provides technical guidance and direction to designated/assigned personnel.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
The Craft Specialist III position performs a variety of specialized maintenance and repairs of housing facilities including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and laundry equipment. It provides technical guidance and direction to designated/assigned personnel.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience: 6 years’ experience in the fields of preventative maintenance and construction.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

    • Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in modern construction principles and techniques

    • Knowledge of successful preventative maintenance programs and services, and the ability to execute same

    • Ability to work within tight deadlines and schedules

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    • Ability to work with diverse customer and employee basis

    • Ability to wear protective gear

    • Strong customer service skills

    • Ability to use specialized tools and equipment

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education: Completion of vocational or technical training in a maintenance related field
  • Experience: 4 years of experience in the fields of preventative maintenance and construction.

Work Location

  • This position is located in Knoxville, Tennessee

  • This position is a full-time on-site position

Compensation and Benefits

  • UT market range: MR 06

  • Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here

  • Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before 7/10/2026.

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of 3 Professional References

About The College/Department/Division

The Division of Student Life is comprised of an outstanding group of professionals who create student-centered opportunities that contribute to a transformative Volunteer Experience. These opportunities allow students to grow their skills and knowledge outside of the classroom. From health and wellness to service and engagement, we provide opportunities where students exemplify the Volunteer Spirit, inspiring others to learn, lead, and serve.

Our departments provide essential services that support student success and future growth, fostering engagement, leadership, and wellness while enhancing belonging. Together, they create transformative experiences that help students achieve both academic and personal goals.

The Craft Specialist III must perform specialized and skilled craft work in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and carpentry, and laundry equipment repair. They will operate any and all equipment necessary to carry out required maintenance functions. They will maintain records of time and materials used for billing/budget purposes. The Craft Specialist III will coordinate work to be performed in construction and renovations of facilities and equipment. They will provide technical guidance and direction to designated personnel as well as inspect completed work and direct rework or modifications. They will conduct inspections of buildings and equipment rooms for operational malfunctions and check motor bearings for excessive vibrations, signs of wear, and need for adjustment.

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