General Maintenance Technician III / Facilities Maintenance Technician - 190196

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

15 days annual vacation leave

13 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is looking for a dedicated maintenance worker to perform hands-on maintenance, custodial, and horticultural services across assigned facilities. The candidate will ensure that facilities are maintained and inspected regularly, respond to emergencies, and manage various maintenance tasks effectively.

A high school diploma and relevant trades experience are required. The position offers robust benefits, including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, and state retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must complete a nationwide criminal background check.
• Must hold a valid SC driver’s license.
• 5+ years experience in building maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance and custodial work.
• Complete monthly inspections of facilities.
• Respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.

Skills

Building maintenance

Minor construction

Custodial services

Horticulture

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Work order software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Employee must reside in one of the following counties: Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg, Florence, Marion, Horry, Georgetown.

• Performs hands‑on work in all disciplines of maintenance, custodial and horticulture services as needed. Provides preventative maintenance (PM) as directed or according to any PM programs adopted by the Agency. Becomes familiar with contractual limitations on maintenance repairs of any leased facilities in your region. Performs a walk‑around inspection of the facility upon arrival and removes trash and debris as needed.
• Performs monthly inspections of facilities, per the monthly inspection checklist in the Facility Binder. Annotates discrepancies and informs supervisor of urgent matters. Communicates with branch manager to ensure they are aware of all matters in their facility.
• Monitors activities of contractors/suppliers as needed, ensuring the procured goods and services are provided accurately.
• Evaluates present and future maintenance requirements for agency properties. Assists in the preparation of programs that determine deferred maintenance, cost analysis and preventive maintenance.
• Completes assigned safety training. Reviews information on unfamiliar equipment prior to use. Asks for clarification as needed. Maintains all issued equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Responds to emergency calls on a 24‑hour basis.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• High school diploma and trades experience related to the area of employment. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year‑for‑year basis or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted with prior approval.
• Must complete a nationwide criminal background check to include fingerprinting.
• Must hold a valid SC driver’s license.

Additional Requirements

• General knowledge and ability to perform all areas of building maintenance, minor construction, custodial and horticulture.
• A working knowledge of State Procurement regulations is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of how to operate a PC and the ability to learn to use the work order software provided.
• Interpret working drawings and blueprints. Complete safety training as assigned.
• Knowledge of what personal protective equipment is needed and wear it when performing tasks.
• HVAC and Electrical knowledge is preferred.
• Project a professional attitude.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision performing various trade tasks.
• Must be able to make independent decisions as required and prioritize workloads in order to meet schedules and goals.
• Employee works out of assigned DMV office; assigned an area of responsibility but may work outside area as needed.
• Physically able to bend, lift 50 lbs., climb ladders & work in confined spaces; carry a state phone; on call 24/7; work extended hours on occasion/short notice; overnight travel may be required.
• This position is based at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC, and may require occasional travel throughout the state, including travel to SCDMV Headquarters for meetings or training sessions.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma with a minimum of five (5) years experience directly related to the area of employment with diversified building maintenance experience.
• Must live in or relocate to one of the counties in their assigned region.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse and children (also available for temporary employees working over 30 hours per week).
• 15 days annual vacation leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Plans (optional for Temporary Employees).
• An exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history.