General Maintenance Technician III / Facilities Maintenance Technician - 192404

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The South Carolina DMV is seeking a motivated General Maintenance Tech to join our facilities team at the Blythewood HQ. You will perform maintenance, custodial, and horticulture tasks, support fleet and vendor activities, and respond to emergencies 24/7 as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and trades experience, plus strong safe-work practices, ability to read blueprints, and willingness to travel statewide.

Qualifications

• General knowledge and ability to perform all areas of building maintenance, minor construction, custodial and horticulture.
• Ability to interpret working drawings and blueprints; safety training as assigned.
• Ability to operate a PC and learn to use work order software.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

• Support all facility Management programs at DMV HQ building.
• Complete modular furniture buildouts; escort vendors and ensure contract compliance.
• Augment Fleet management with duties such as car deliveries and vehicle exchanges.
• Furniture set-up for functions and events at HQ and branch offices statewide.
• Perform maintenance, custodial and horticulture services; provide preventive maintenance.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure provided goods/services meet requirements.
• Respond to emergency calls on a 24 hour basis.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Are you a multi-crafted skilled technician? Have you always wanted to train to become a skilled General Maintenance Tech? Then we may have the job for you! We are seeking a motivated maintenance professional to join our team. If you're ready to put your amazing skills to work to help our agency function at its best, we can't wait to meet you!

• Support all facility Management programs at DMV HQ building.
• Complete modular furniture buildouts as required. Escorting vendors as needed; assuring goods/services are received per contract requirements.
• Augment Fleet management as needed with duties such as car deliveries, maintenance schedules and vehicle exchanges.
• Furniture set-up for functions, training or as needed in Headquarters and in branch offices across the state. Key Accountability Program monitor.
• Performs all disciplines of maintenance, custodial and horticulture services as needed at branch offices. Provide preventative maintenance (PM) as directed or according to any PM programs.
• 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.
• Monitors activities of contractors/suppliers as needed ensuring the procured goods and services are provided accurately.
• 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.
• Respond to emergency calls on a 24 hour basis.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by manager.

Agency Requirements

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent and trades experience related to the area of employment.
• Must complete a nationwide criminal background check to include finger printing.

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.
• Have a basic knowledge of how to operate a PC and the ability to learn to use the work order software provided.
• Interpret working drawing 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.
• Must be able to make independent decisions as required and be able to prioritize workloads, when necessary, in order to meet schedules and goals.
• Employee is based at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood; will work throughout the state as needed.
• Maintain a valid SC driver's license.
• Physically able to bend, lift 50lbs., 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.
• Employee will be based at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood but will be required to travel throughout the state as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Agency Preferred

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

Additional Comments

what's in it for you? At the SCDMV you get to be part of an exceptional team and diverse culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career.

The South Carolina DMV offers a robust and competitive benefits program.

• 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 Programs (optional for Temporary Employees)
• An exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household

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.