Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network. The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.
As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:
Why Choose Chattanooga?
The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:
In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.
Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.
Salary: GS.08 $23.19 - $28.02 per hour
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.*
Work Location: 274 E. 10th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.
Department: CWS PW - Building Maintenance
The Building Maintenance Mechanic 3 is the third level of a three-level building maintenance series.
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)
Inspect equipment to identify hazards, malfunctions, and the need for repair or replacement of electrical and mechanical components.
Read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics; create sketches to clarify design specifications when needed.
Recommend modifications to circuitry to improve efficiency, simplify assembly, and enhance maintenance processes.
Perform electrical and plumbing maintenance, including installing fixtures, repairing water heaters, and clearing drainage and sewer lines.
Conduct HVAC maintenance, including troubleshooting boilers and chillers, replacing filters and belts, and repairing motors.
Operate a variety of tools and equipment, including hand and power tools, lathes, diagnostic instruments, and scissor lifts.
Comply with all OSHA, State, and City of Chattanooga safety regulations, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and respirators.
Maintain professional and cooperative relationships with staff, vendors, and the public.
Meet attendance expectations and participate in on-call rotations as required.
Provide training, guidance, and support to lower-level staff as needed.
Install, maintain, and repair HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Coordinate and respond to routine and emergency maintenance requests.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks, including basic carpentry and field inspections.
Ensure compliance with departmental, State, and Federal safety standards and regulations.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities.
Assist with additional duties as assigned, including tasks such as snow removal.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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High school diploma or GED with a minimum of five (5) years of experience repairing or installing electronic equipment and related systems, or experience as a Journeyman Electrician, Plumber, or HVAC technician; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
Valid Driver’s License
Tennessee Electrical License or a City of Chattanooga Journeyman’s License in plumbing, HVAC, or another applicable trade.
Knowledge of building maintenance principles and practices associated with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems; carpentry principles and practices; applicable tools and equipment used in building trades; painting principles, practices, and techniques; and welding techniques. Skill in prioritizing and assigning work; training subordinate staff on work methods and procedures; installing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems; welding; performing carpentry; painting; operating applicable tools and equipment of the trade; communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, and travel.
Safety Sensitive: Y
Child Sensitive: N
Dept of Transportation (CDL): N
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check / drug screening / lift test (50lbs)
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
KJS 09.09.2026
Chattanooga, the 4th largest city in the state, is located in Southeast Tennessee near the border of Georgia at the junction of four interstate highways. The city has received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront. The city boasts the most productive affordable housing program in the nation, and is notable for leveraging development funds through effective public/private partnerships, with significant civic involvement on the part of private foundations. Chattanooga was one of the first US cities to effectively use a citizen visioning process to set specific long-range goals to enrich the lives of residents and visitors.
