Facilities Property Trainee

Job ID: 517864 Location: SPRING CITY, TN Regular/Temporary: Regular

External - Posting Description

Facilities Property Trainee - 517864

Organization: CAO

Department: South Central Property Maintenance

Work Location: Watts Bar

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position

Posting Open: 1/02/2026

Posting Close: 1/04/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: $66,860

Duties

The Facilities Property Trainee position is an entry-level position that is designed to provide on the job training. The incumbent is expected to perform the applicable job duties below for a period of two years before an opportunity for advancement to the position of Facilities Property Worker.

- Performs a wide variety of work in the operation, maintenance, and improvement of: recreation areas, dam reservations, transmission and generation properties and facilities, and other facilities/infrastructure including roads, grounds, buildings, public and day use areas, campgrounds, wildlife habitat, agricultural, and forested lands.

- Performs general work required in the repair and maintenance of: paved and unpaved roads and surfaces, trails and drives, parking areas, banks/shorelines, slopes/dikes/ditches.

- Excavates underground pipes and cables for repair.

- Constructs check dams and installs water control measures to repair and prevent erosion.

- Spreads and levels sand, gravel, mulch, and other materials with equipment or by hand.

- Constructs and repairs campground impact sites.

- Sets up, operates, and takes down farm type irrigation systems and pressure pumps, portable pumps and hoses, and irrigation systems for turf areas.

- Cleans, maintains, and repairs potable and non potable water and sewer systems (including checking and refilling chlorination equipment), removes trash and debris; sweeps, mops, cleans and maintains visitor buildings, toilet and shower buildings, restroom facilities, educational centers, and maintenance shops, replaces filters and lamps as necessary.

- Mows lawns, grass areas, slopes, and rights of way with commercial mowing equipment or farm type tractors. Cultivates and maintains landscape planting areas, prepares and plants new areas, assists in the production of wildlife habitat and food crops, applies fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, installs wildlife nesting boxes and protective devices, plants trees, cuts and removes undesirable undergrowth and weed trees or other similar tasks involved in forestry improvement programs, erects posts and signage.

- Installs or modifies corporate office spaces including but not limited to: systems and freestanding furniture, conference rooms, and audio visual equipment; supports loading dock logistics including the loading or unloading of delivery trucks using fork lifts or pallet jacks.

- Other duties include, but are not limited to:

- Operation of light, medium, and heavy duty trucks providing crew transportation, hauling of equipment, materials, supplies and trash.

- Towing a variety of light, medium, and heavy duty trailers (loaded and unloaded) with one or more axles and various types of braking systems not to exceed the rated capacity of the trailers or the capacities of the truck and trailer combined.

- Operation of commercial grounds equipment: zero turn mowers, slope mowers, front mount mowers and walk behind mowers.

- Operation of farm type tractors and the associated implements/attachments such as: pull behind mowers, bush hogs, box and grader blades, aerators, tillers, spreaders, and side arm mowers.

- Operation of earth moving and construction equipment such as: track loaders, skid steers, excavators, and bull dozers.

- Operation of various small powered equipment such as: chainsaws, string trimmers, edgers, blowers, extendable trimmers, outboard and inboard motors/boats, and other portable powered tools.

- Operation of chippers, stump grinders, seeders and hydroseeders, mulch blowers, and other equipment.

- Participation in safety discussions, team meetings, and on the job training as required.

Incumbent is obligated to observe safety regulations and to advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.

Incumbent must be able to maintain good relationships with fellow workers and use courtesy dealing with visitors and users of corporate and public facilities.

Qualifications

Must have two or more years experience in: the cleaning of buildings and upkeep of grounds; operating equipment listed in equipment operation requirements, general construction work or buildings/grounds maintenance, maintenance of commercial grounds equipment; maintenance of landscape plantings and growing plants. Must have the ability to carry out instructions and perform regular assignments without continuous direct supervision and the ability to maintain records of hours worked and progress made. Must hold a valid license for the operation of vehicles assigned to incumbent’s work location. Must be a safe, careful, courteous, and efficient driver of vehicles and vehicle/trailer combinations. Must be computer competent with electronic mail, online training, and entering data into a timesheet. Must be able to determine work, materials, and tools to be used for the work assigned. Must be able to plan work according to specifications, blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions. Must be physically capable of lifting, bending, squatting, stooping, climbing stairs/ladders, walking, standing, and sitting for indefinite periods of time while performing the duties associated with the position. Must pass an employment physical including hearing and vision exam. Must pass an in-person skills validation to verify abilities associated with the position. Must be independent and make decisions within the framework of oral or written instructions.

Education: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Reading: Must have the skill to read road and equipment warnings, directions, safety manuals, data sheets, and instructions for chemicals, first aid manuals, and maps.

Math: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Must be able to count, add, subtract, multiply, and divide inches and feet, mix chemicals according to directions (ounces, cups, etc...), and measure dimensions using a ruler or scale.

Writing: Must be able to write/print in order to fill out logs, accident reports, procurement and receiving documents.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (if required at work location)

Commercial Driver’s License (A or B Endorsement)

Pesticide/Herbicide Application

CERTIFICATION ELECTIVES

Rigging (if required at work location)

First Aid and CPR

TVA Defensive Driving Requirements

Forklift, Aerial Lift, Man Lift (if required at work location)

Power Chain Saw

EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must have 2 years or more experience in all of the following areas:

- Operation of light, medium, and heavy duty trucks providing crew transportation, hauling of equipment, materials, supplies and trash.

- Towing a variety of light, medium, and heavy duty trailers (loaded and unloaded) with one or more axles and various types of braking systems not to exceed the rated capacity of the trailers or the capacities of the truck and trailer combined.

- Operation of commercial grounds equipment such as: zero turn mowers, slope mowers, front mount mowers and walk behind mowers.

- Operation of farm type tractors and the associated implements/attachments such as: pull behind mowers, bush hogs, box and grader blades, aerators, tillers, spreaders, and side arm mowers.

- Operation of earth moving and construction equipment such as: track loaders, skid steers, excavators, and bull dozers.

- Operation of various small powered equipment such as: chainsaws, string trimmers, edgers, blowers, extendable trimmers, outboard and inboard motors/boats, and other portable powered tools.

General maintenance of commercial grounds equipment

Supervision Received

The Facilities Property Worker Foreman or General Maintenance Worker Foreman assigns and schedules work. On occasion, employee’s work may be directed by others as assigned.

Supervision of Others

The Facilities Property Worker Trainee may serve in a dual rate capacity when the Facilities Property Worker Foreman or General Maintenance Worker Foreman is unavailable

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

- Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.

- Email documents to careers@tva.gov

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email Careers@tva.gov.