General Maintenance Technician III

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking an apprentice-level maintenance worker to progress from entry to advanced semi-skilled tasks through on-the-job training and vocational instruction. You will support the Facilities division by performing multi-skilled maintenance tasks and related duties across campus buildings.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and carpentry work with a strong focus on safety, compliance with OSHA and NEC standards, and ongoing training

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• General maintenance experience related to the area of employment.
• Apprenticeship program or related vocational instruction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform 50% Preventative Maintenance, Trades Training and Development under supervision.
• Perform 15% Plumbing tasks such as unstopping, replacing fixtures, testing valves, and routine maintenance of emergency eyewashes and showers.
• Perform 15% HVAC Systems Management including preventive maintenance on fan coils, air handlers, belts, and calibrating thermostats.
• Perform 10% Electrical Systems Management including tracing circuits, changing breakers, bulbs and switches, and testing lighting and alarms.
• Perform 10% Carpentry tasks including door/window repairs and flooring maintenance.
• Promote a safe workplace and comply with OSHA and NEC regulations, supporting shop safety and LOTO policies.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Trades Training

Safety Compliance

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 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 Requirements:

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