Properties Business Student

Classification: Student

Work Hours: 15-29 hours / week: M-F 

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role:  This position is intended to support the Facilities Management staff by gathering data and inspecting facilities as required on capital and O/M projects. Duties may include but will not be limited to development and tracking of asset maintenance and replacement programs such as housekeeping, landscaping, HVAC replacement, roof replacement, paving, etc. for all of KUB Facilities. Projects will include facility designs and support of existing and future facility projects and programs. Utilizes Excel and Word for data capturing and data updates and asset management software to track key performance indicators. Assists with utility records research, data validation, and problem resolution for existing facilities. Must be flexible in performing daily tasks and accepting additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be and maintain full-time student status of an accredited college or university pursuing an Associates, Bachelors, or a graduate-level degree

Have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher

Have and maintain a valid driver's license

Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Good oral and written communications

Must possess basic computer skills

Preferred Requirements: 

Pursuing a business-related undergraduate or graduate degree

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to write reports/summaries/articles requiring minimal review

Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and SharePoint

Experience with Tableau or PowerBI

Prior experience working in an office/administrative environment

Selection Process

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer