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General Maintenance Technician II

State of South Carolina

Richland County, SCFull-time$45–54K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$45–54K/yr
Location
Richland County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Maintain Certification In Refrigerant RecoveryValid Driver's License

Job overview

State of South Carolina is hiring a General Maintenance Technician II. The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation seeks a General Maintenance Technician II to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on buildings, fire training props, state vehicles, trailers, lawn equipment, and HVAC units while supporting agency mission and providing guidance to temporary employees.

Key focus areas include Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to buildings and firefighting training props at the South Carolina Fire Academy, Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to state vehicles, trailers, lawn equipment, and HVAC units, and Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to plumbing fixtures, gas burn units, water heater controls, sheet rock, electrical fixtures, and drains.

Successful candidates bring Trades Experience, Valid Driver's License, and 10-Year MVR Compliant With State And Agency Fleet Guidelines. Important skills include Preventative Maintenance, Building Repairs, Vehicle Repairs, Trailer Repairs, Lawn Equipment Repairs, and HVAC Unit Repairs. Preferred (not required): Tool Usage, Equipment Usage, Material Usage, and Supply Usage.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Preventative MaintenanceBuilding RepairsVehicle RepairsTrailer RepairsLawn Equipment RepairsHVAC Unit RepairsPlumbing Fixture RepairsGas Burn Unit RepairsWater Heater Control RepairsSheet Rock RepairsElectrical Fixture RepairsDrain RepairsWeldingCuttingThreading PipeAssembling PipeRenovationsEquipment InstallationGuidanceTool UsageEquipment UsageMaterial UsageSupply UsageJudgmentInitiativeEmergency RepairsGeneral RepairsAppliance RepairsHVAC Equipment KnowledgeElectricity KnowledgeElectrical Controls Knowledge

Qualifications

Trades ExperienceValid Driver's License10-Year MVR Compliant With State and Agency Fleet GuidelinesLift 50 LbsClimb and Use Variety of LaddersPerform on-Call DutyHigh School Diploma2 Years Trade ExperienceUniversal Certification in Refrigerant RecoveryMaintain Certification in Refrigerant Recovery

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

  • You will perform preventative maintenance and repairs to buildings and firefighting training props at the South Carolina Fire Academy.

  • You will perform preventative maintenance and repairs to state vehicles, trailers, lawn equipment, and HVAC units to ensure they are in working condition and ready to use.

  • You will perform preventative maintenance and make repairs to plumbing fixtures, gas burn units, controls used in water heaters, sheet rock, electronical fixtures, and drains.

  • You will weld, cut, thread and assemble pipe for water and flammable liquids to ensure training equipment and props are in good working condition and ready to use.

  • You perform additional maintenance duties such as performing renovations and installing new equipment in buildings and fire training props and providing help and guidance to temporary employees assigned to work on the building and grounds team. Minimum Qualifications

  • Trades’ experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Preferred Qualifications

  • A high school diploma, a Universal Certification in refrigerant recovery and two (2) years of trade experience.

  • Must have a valid driver's license and 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.

  • Knowledge and ability to use tools, equipment, materials, and supplies used in various trades.

  • Ability to use judgment and initiative to complete routine work without constant supervision.

  • Skills to make emergency and general repairs to buildings, equipment, and appliances.

  • Knowledge and skills in HVAC equipment and shall be certified and maintain certification in refrigerant recovery.

  • Knowledge in electricity and knowledge with electrical controls is preferred. Other Requirements

  • Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

  • Must be able to climb and use a variety of ladders.

  • May be required to work in noisy and smoky environments.

  • Will be required to perform on-call duty. May have to work some weekends and holidays. Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

  • Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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