The Maintenance Position will:

• Provide a safe, clean and attractive environment

• Provide a variety of general repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment within the position holder’s knowledge and abilities

• Utilize hand and power tools

• Perform a variety of plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, electrical and other semi-skilled trades work

• Maintain landscape/grounds

• Perform custodial/janitorial duties

• Set-up for a variety of events and assist with all aspects of user group events including dining operations

• Work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends and some holidays; paid biweekly with hourly pay

• Assist with other tasks as determined by the Center Director to insure the smooth and efficient operation of the 4-H Center

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The Maintenance Position will: Provide a safe, clean and attractive environment, Provide a variety of general repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment within the position holder’s knowledge and abilities, Utilize hand and power tools, Perform a variety of plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, electrical and other semi-skilled trades work, Maintain landscape/grounds, Perform custodial/janitorial duties, set-up for a variety of events and assist with all aspects of user group events including dining operations, Work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends and some holidays; paid biweekly with hourly pay, and Assist with other tasks as determined by the Center Director to insure the smooth and efficient operation of the 4-H Center.

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Required Qualifications:

• Education:

  • High school diploma or GED is required

• Experience:

  • One year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in the following: landscape/grounds keeping, operation of basic hand tools and light equipment, reading and comprehending maintenance manuals; customer service experience.

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Knowledge of safe working practices; ability to read and comprehend general maintenance manuals; ability to follow instruction; have good math skills; general computer skills; ability to use basic hand tools; ability to use light equipment; ability to perform heaving lifting and physical labor; ability to wear protective gear; knowledge of grounds maintenance and landscaping; good math skills; good communication skills; customer service skills; ability to be a team player.

  • Must be available to work a varied schedule—evenings, weekends, some holidays

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:

• Experience:

  • Two years general plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or electrical experience; one year landscape/grounds maintenance; six months swimming pool maintenance, general facilities maintenance, janitorial, and housekeeping; six months in customer service.

  • First aid/CPR certification

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Have a good working knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and electrical skills; ability to operate light equipment; ability to perform maintenance and repair of light equipment; ability to do small engine maintenance and repair; have a good knowledge of landscaping techniques; ability to implement landscaping designs; operate various landscaping equipment/tools; knowledge of swimming pool maintenance and chemicals; ability to take initiative; ability to follow instruction; customer service skills.

Work Location:

• Location: William P. Ridley 4-H Center Columbia, Tennessee

• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits:

• UT market range: MR05

• 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 attachments noted below. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before September 30, 2026.

• Resume

• Cover Letter

About The College/Department/Division:

The William P. Ridley 4-H Center is a part of the youth development program for the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s Extension program. The Center is accredited by the American Camp Association and provides educational programs for youth of all ages, with a focus on 4-H summer camp and STEM programs during the school year. The facilities are rented by business and industry, churches and civic organizations, youth organizations, and family reunions/gatherings. The William P. Ridley 4-H Center strives to provide a safe, clean, and attractive environment for all user groups.

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• Facilities Maintenance includes painting/staining buildings and woodwork; pressure washing

• Pool Maintenance includes general deck and pool cleaning including vacuuming, brushing

• Perform minor plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and electrical tasks

• Assist with planning and implementing landscape projects

• Maintain grounds—mow, weed eat, rake, mulch, trim trees and shrubs, pick up limbs and leaves

• Operate various landscape equipment/tools: lawnmower, tractor, UTVs, leaf blowers, weed eater, hedge trimmers, chainsaw, shovel/rake

• Event set-up and take down including tables, chairs and other skills/tasks as deemed necessary for event

• Custodial work includes sweeping, mopping, cleaning of bathrooms, cabins, dining and rec hall facilities, stripping and waxing floors

• Assist with all aspects of dining operations for events/camps

• Able to work outdoors in various weather conditions

• Work in confined spaces (crawl spaces) and heights—occasional

• Ability to lift 10-25 pounds frequently

• All tasks/duties assigned/performed will be conducted under the guidance and supervision Center Director and maintenance supervisor