Trades Specialist II

State of South Carolina; Scotland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term  

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

Northeastern Technical College (NETC) seeks a Trades Specialist II to support facilities maintenance across campus buildings and grounds. Under supervision, you will perform repairs, install plumbing systems, electrical components, and HVAC work while operating multiple tools and equipment.

You will also assist with grounds care and event setup, ensuring safety and quality in daily tasks. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and at least one year

Qualifications

• State minimum: Experience, on-the-job training, and/or demonstrated knowledge related to the area of employment.
• NETC minimum: Must have a valid driver’s license.
• NETC preferred: A high school diploma; or a 10th grade equivalency and one year of related work experience.
• Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in the designated trade.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Willingness to work in confined spaces.
• Under direct supervision of Facilities Maintenance Manager, employee will be given tasks daily to be completed in a satisfactory and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Helps perform routine maintenance and service duties in areas such as carpentry/remodeling, painting, masonry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Repairs, maintains, and installs plumbing systems including fixtures and lines.
• Operates and maintains necessary tools and equipment.
• Replaces and repairs doors, windows, and locks.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies needed in maintenance and grounds.
• Maintains and services fire extinguishers and exit lights monthly.
• Maintains College vehicles including golf carts, trucks, cars, trailers, and forklifts.
• Assists in set up for events including transporting and setting up stage, chairs, podiums, lighting, and banners/backdrops.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Effective communication

Willingness to work in confined spaces

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or 10th grade equivalency with one year related work experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager, helps perform trades functions in various kinds of repair and maintenance and performs routine maintenance and service duties in areas such as carpentry, remodeling, painting, masonry, electrical, HVAC, vehicle maintenance, and plumbing.

Job Functions Of The Trades Specialist II

• Helps perform routine maintenance and service duties in areas such as carpentry/remodeling, painting, masonry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Helps perform routine repairs, maintenance, and installation of plumbing systems including fixtures and lines. Operates and maintains necessary tools and equipment. Replaces and repairs doors, windows, and locks. Performs minor repairs and maintenance on buildings such as installing glass, patching floor coverings, and sheetrock, simple framing with metal or wood and building concrete forms. Installs, maintains, and repairs the following: electrical units and motors, appliances, lights, electric circuits, generators, equipment, plumbing and HVAC. Preventative maintenance is also applied in these areas. Locates, evaluates, and repairs trouble occurring using electrical equipment.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to conform to a shape that is complimentary to the landscape of the college grounds. Ensures lawns, shrubs, trees and flower beds are adequately watered by using various hoses and sprinklers that are functional for the particular areas of campus grounds. Maintains and installs sprinkler systems. Trims hedges on all campuses as needed. Picks up limbs and debris in yards. Clears any obstructed drainage ditches and culverts with the necessary equipment needed such as a shovel, rake, etc. Performs minor repairs on grounds equipment.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies needed in maintenance and grounds. Maintains and services fire extinguishers and exit lights by checking on a monthly basis.
• Maintains College vehicles including, but not limited to golf carts, trucks, cars, trailers, and fork lifts.
• Participates in set up for events including, but not limited to transporting and setting up stage, chairs, podiums, lighting, and banners/backdrops.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: Experience, on-the-job training, and/or demonstrated knowledge related to the area of employment. NETC Minimum Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license. NETC Preferred Requirements: A high school diploma; or a 10th grade equivalency and one year of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment. Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in the designated trade. Knowledge of techniques, methods and practices used in the designated trade. Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Ability to communicate effectively. Willingness to work in confined spaces. Under direct supervision of Facilities Maintenance Manager, employee will be given tasks daily to be completed in a satisfactory and timely manner.

Additional Comments

Position requires ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly, 100 lbs. occasionally, and work outside in various weather conditions. During adverse weather or emergency conditions, employee may be called in to work alternative hours to restore college to normal state. Routine local travel to all NETC campuses.

Benefits

Northeastern Technical College (NETC) offers exceptional benefits packages for positions that include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Attractive leave policy in addition to most State Holidays
• Work/Life Balance Work Schedule
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Professional Development opportunities

NETC Is a Qualified Employer For Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. The PSLF Program Forgives The Remaining Balance On Your Direct Loans After You Have Made 120 Qualifying Monthly Payments Under a Qualifying Repayment Plan While Working Full-time At NETC. To Qualify For PSLF, You Must

• be employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization (federal service includes U.S. military service)
• work full-time for that agency or organization
• have Direct Loans (or consolidate other federal student loans into a Direct Loan)
• repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan*
• make 120 qualifying payments

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.