Work Order Clerk
Role Overview
The work order system is a critical resource in the Facilities Services Department (FSD). This office processes work requests for maintenance activities from individuals all across campus and assists in evaluating the effectiveness of the maintenance activities. The processing involves: Communicating with customers both orally and electronically via email; assessing work requests; assigning work orders to various maintenance work units; tracking maintenance activities and progress; inputting and tracking labor, materials, and contractor cost; reporting to FSD management on issues of productivity and billing.
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Job Title
Work Order Clerk Department
Facilities Services Admin
Salary
- $36,847 - $44,954; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
The work order system is a critical resource in the Facilities Services Department (FSD). This office processes work requests for maintenance activities from individuals all across campus and assists in evaluating the effectiveness of the maintenance activities. The processing involves: Communicating with customers both orally and electronically via email; assessing work requests; assigning work orders to various maintenance work units; tracking maintenance activities and progress; inputting and tracking labor, materials, and contractor cost; reporting to FSD management on issues of productivity and billing.
Required Education
High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required.
Required Related Experience
One year of progressively responsible secretarial, clerical, and/or data entry office work required.
Desirable Related Experience
- Prior experience in maintenance and construction field preferred. - Experience in office work involving bookkeeping and accounting principles preferred.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
- MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424. MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
- For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email [email protected].
Application Review Date
- October 8, 2026
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