Event Support Tech

COLLEGE CORNER; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

College of Charleston seeks a Maintenance Worker to support the upkeep of campus buildings and equipment. Under general supervision, you will perform skilled trade duties with moderate difficulty, including painting, pressure washing, and building upkeep, across various campus locations.

Responsibilities include assisting with event moves and furniture relocation, following safety procedures, and maintaining records of repairs and installations.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of basic hand tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in maintenance, painting, and moves.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with faculty, students and staff.
• Must follow oral and written instructions and complete records related to repairs, installations, event support, and moves.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance including painting, pressure washing, and building upkeep across campus facilities.
• Assist with event support moves and furniture relocation as needed.
• Move and set up furniture/equipment for events, ensure timely completion of work orders, and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Hand tools

Safety practices

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.*

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

Under general supervision, performs skilled trade duties of moderate difficulty in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment. Provides event support moves and assists with furniture relocation.

High school diploma and experience in maintenance. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to complete records and paperwork associated with repairs/installations, event support, furniture relocation, etc.
A valid SC driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment, as the employee will be required to drive state vehicles to transport equipment and/or personnel. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have knowledge of basic hand tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in maintenance, pressure washing, moves, and painting. Must be professional and reliable with ability to effectively communicate oral and written information to faculty, students and staff.
Must have knowledge of safety practices and techniques, methods and practices used in maintenance. All employees at the College are expected to perform their jobs in a safe manner in accordance with best safety practices as prescribed by their department, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration training as provided by Facilities Management at the College of Charleston.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Must be able to perform duties as described and work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Must be able to work in close quarters, climb ladders/stairs, enter/exit hatches, & work on rooftops. Must be able to work in areas of excessive heat/cold and lift or move furniture, objects, heavy components, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Required to work on weekends and after normal working hours, as needed, to assist with special events, moves, and emergencies. Some overtime & call back after normal working hours and on weekends will be required, as needed. May be required to be on campus prior to & immediately following all emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, snow/ice storms, etc. to assist in cleanup of potential damage to campus.

1. Moves furniture, sets up chairs, desks & tables as required. Handles furniture properly & safely to avoid damage & injury. Adheres to strict timetables & transports, sets up, & removes materials, chairs, tables, etc. for use at various locations for special events (sports events, orientation, commencement, inauguration, convocation, dedications, student events, back to school picnic, etc.).
Responds to assigned work orders with a sense of urgency and ensures appropriate and timely resolution. Operates mobile electronic device to access, update, and complete work orders to include all appropriate information to reflect action taken, labor hours, parts, materials, and other historical and cost related items.

Essential or Marginal

Percent of Time

Percent of Time 35

Activity

2. Performs general maintenance in the area of painting, pressure washing, and building upkeep to appropriately maintain and renovate the college campus inside and outside various buildings, dormitories, historic homes, office buildings, and large facilities.
Performs work necessary to complete assigned work orders. Follows proper maintenance and safety procedures and completes work orders in a timely manner, ensuring that work quality meets or exceeds good quality standards.

Essential or Marginal

Percent of Time

Percent of Time 30

Activity

3. Assists with carrying out the provisions of the preventive maintenance system. Removes & replaces ceiling tiles, as needed. Assists in setting up lifts, ladders, & scaffolding. Takes action to stop water intrusion into buildings. Places sandbags where appropriate to divert water. Operates shop vacs, blowers and other equipment as needed to remove water from buildings due to water intrusion and leaks. Checks and cleans storm drains as required.
Removes trash/debris as necessary. Assists Recycling Shop with removing recyclable materials from facilities and transporting as appropriate.

Essential or Marginal

Percent of Time

Percent of Time 25

Activity

4. Demonstrates safety knowledge by practicing and adhering to all proper safety procedures and OSHA regulations pertaining to the maintenance trade. Consistently wears/uses appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Responsible for ensuring that furniture, floors, walls, & surrounding work area is protected from dust & debris while work is being performed. Also responsible for ensuring that all job sites are thoroughly cleaned when work has been completed.

Essential or Marginal

Percent of Time

Percent of Time 10

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • CofC - Alumni Career Services
  • College of Charleston Website
  • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
  • Glassdoor
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  • HigherEdJobs
  • Indeed.com
  • Internal Job Posting
  • jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
  • Job Fair
  • LinkedIn
  • Monster.com
  • Personal Referral
  • Post and Courier
  • Public Job Posting
  • SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
  • Twitter
  • Word of mouth
  • Other
  • National Labor Exchange
  • CareerBuilder
  • SpouseWorks

• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Other Document
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Form DD 214