Building Maintenance Technician

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a journeyman-level maintenance technician to perform corrective maintenance and repairs on campus facilities. Duties include using hand and power tools across assigned zones, with supervision from the Hospital Help Desk and Maintenance leadership.

This essential role requires availability during disasters and emergencies. The position emphasizes safe tool use, adherence to trade practices, and readiness to work in various weather and site conditions as

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent is required.
• 3 years of work experience in maintenance or related field preferred.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective maintenance and repairs on buildings and facilities across the Medical University of South Carolina.
• Work under supervision of Hospital Help Desk, FSC, Maintenance Manager or Supervisor with inspections and review.
• Respond as Essential Personnel during disaster situations and emergencies.

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job Description Summary This journeyman-level maintenance position is responsible for performing corrective maintenance and repairs on buildings and facilities across the Medical University of South Carolina during both peak and non-peak hours. Duties include using hand and power tools to complete a wide range of repairs, from minor fixes to extensive maintenance, within assigned zones. Work is performed according to established trade practices and under the direction of the Hospital Help Desk,FSC,Maintenance Manager,orSupervisor,with assignments subject to inspection and review. Limited supervision may be provided for new or complex tasks. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and is required to respond during disaster situations. EntityMedical University Hospital Authority(MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost CenterCC000640CHS-Building Operations-Ashley River Tower(ART) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-23 Scheduled Weekly Hours40

Education:

• High School Degree or Equivalent

Work Experience:

• 3 years

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outside, in all weather conditions and temperature extremes. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in elevated areas. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in confined spaces. (Continuous)
• Ability to work below ground. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)
• Ability to stand. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb. (Continuous)
• Ability to kneel. (Continuous)
• Ability to bend. (Continuous)
• Ability to walk. (Continuous)
• Ability to handle heavy tools (i.e. jackhammer). (Frequent)
• Ability to lift, unassisted, weight to 50 lbs. (Frequent)
• Ability to carry objects, unassisted, on a plane, on ladders, upstairs, etc., weighing 50 lbs. or less. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Continuous)
• Ability to perceive colors accurately. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to operate winches, come-alongs, jacks, etc. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain dexterity in order to use hand tools, both manual and powered. (Continuous)
• Ability to push or pull equipment carts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use as required. (Continuous)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

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Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.