FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Orangeburg, County Of SC; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orangeburg County is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to perform electrical, plumbing and general building upkeep across municipal facilities. You will work under supervision, applying hand and power tools to repair, install and maintain systems.

Responsibilities include repairing lights and fixtures, plumbing lines, drywall, painting, door hardware, and operating heavy equipment as needed. A valid driver’s license is required; two years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in commercial electrical maintenance or related work.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance including repair of lights, receptacles, breakers and switches; run new lines; troubleshoot systems.
• Perform plumbing maintenance such as repairing water lines, commodes, faucets; replace valves and sewer lines.
• Maintain buildings: drywall, tile, roofing, ceiling tiles; operate heavy machinery to move equipment.
• Repair doors and locks; paint walls; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing maintenance

General maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Carpentry & painting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

General Description

The purpose of this job is to perform skilled labor using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment in the maintenance of general commercial buildings.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Perform electrical maintenance including: repair lights, receptacles, breakers, and switches; run new electrical lines; troubleshoot electrical systems, and repair compactors. Makes electrical connections as required.


• Perform plumbing maintenance such as: repairing water lines, commodes, and faucets; replacing valves and sewer lines; and unclogging sewer lines, plumbing houses.


• Perform maintenance on buildings which includes; installing drywall paneling, tile, roofing, replacing ceiling tiles.


• Operate heavy-duty vehicle to move machinery.


• Repairs doors and replaces locks when necessary.


• Paints walls as needed.


• Performs other duties and related work as instructed and assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Requires two (2) years of experience in commercial electrical maintenance, manual labor, street maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Physical Demands

Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.


• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.


• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.


• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.


• Traffic; Moving machinery.


• Electrical shock; Heights.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid state Driver's License


• Prefer Certification(s), license(s), and registration(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.