General Maintenance Technician III

State of South Carolina; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking an apprentice-level maintenance worker to support multi-skilled trades and progress through basic to advanced skills. The role involves hands-on work across several trades with emphasis on safety and proper training.

The position includes opportunities to perform preventive maintenance, assist journeymen, and contribute to department goals within university facilities. Benefits and state employment programs accompany the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General maintenance experience related to the area of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform apprentice level work for multi-skilled trades and progress through skill levels.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance for university buildings as assistant/primary maintenance representative.
• Unstops, changes, replaces or re-hangs commercial toilets, urinals, and sinks; test valves and parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on HVAC systems including filters and bearings.
• Trace circuits, change breakers, bulbs, switches and receptacles; test emergency lighting.
• Promote a safe workplace and adhere to OSHA and NEC training; uphold LOTO policy.

Skills

General maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Performs apprentice level work for multi‑skilled trades and does related duties requiring basic professional skills and technical knowledge. Progresses from entry through advanced semi‑skilled abilities by proven service and successful trade related vocational instruction. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Job Summary

Performs apprentice level work for multi‑skilled trades and does related duties requiring basic professional skills and technical knowledge. Progresses from entry through advanced semi‑skilled abilities by proven service and successful trade related vocational instruction. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• 50% Preventative Maintenance, Trades Training and Development

  Performs corrective and preventive maintenance for university buildings, serving as assistant and/or

  primary maintenance representative for the Facilities division. Performs multiskilled tasks as on‑the‑job training under the direction of a Journeyman or Master trades worker when appropriate. Completes on‑the‑job training and related educational instruction as outlined in multi‑skilled apprenticeship program.

• 15% Plumbing

  Unstops, changes, replaces or re‑hangs commercial toilets, urinals, and sinks. Tests and replaces failed valves and parts. Clears drains with manual or powered auger as needed. Performs routine maintenance of emergency eyewashes and showers.

• 15% HVAC Systems Management

  Perform preventive maintenance as directed and scheduled minor repairs on fan coils, air handlers, and re/pre‑heat coils. Checks and changes filters, oil and grease bearings. Changes motors if repair is impractical, cleaning and re‑insulating per standard procedures. Unstops or replaces condensate drains. Diagnosis, replaces, and calibrates bad pneumatic thermostats. Checks and changes industrial drive belts. Assists in changing bearings. Checks and greases pumps. Performs preventive maintenance and repair on air compressors to include crank cases, regulators, and dryer repair.

• 10% Electrical Systems Management

  Traces circuits to isolate problems. Tests and changes failed circuit breakers, identifying voltages. Changes bulbs, ballasts, switches and receptacles. Measures current flow (Amps) to verify proper motor operation. Repairs 3‑way and 4‑way switch circuits. Checks and sets official building clocks. Tests emergency lighting and batteries.

• 10% Carpentry

  Repairs latches, locks, weather‑stripping, door issues, windows, window blinds and window frames. Reattaches loose or missing cove base, repairs damaged or missing VCT, LVT, and laminate flooring. Replaces damaged or stained ceiling tile and repairs minor damages in drop ceiling grid.

• Safety: Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all

  applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO policy.

  Complies with all NEC rules and regulations, completing all relevant training.

  Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and general maintenance experience related to the area of employment.

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.