General Maintenance Technician - Shipfitter (60024483)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a General Maintenance Technician - Shipfitter, where you will be responsible for performing essential maintenance and repairs on museum ships and facilities. This role requires expertise in shipyard repair skills, including welding and metal fabrication. You will work in a dynamic environment, adhering to safety regulations while ensuring the integrity of historical vessels and exhibits. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement options. If you have a passion for preservation and hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Benefit Choices

15 Days Annual Leave

15 Days Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Trade experience related to maintenance and repairs on museum ships and buildings.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and corrective maintenance on museum ships and property.
• Use welding and cutting techniques for structural repairs.

Skills

Welding

Metal Fabrication

Construction Techniques

Mechanical Aptitude

Emergency Repairs

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Safety Equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? Patriots Point is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

The purpose of the General Maintenance Technician - Shipfitter is to perform required, planned, and corrective maintenance and repairs to museum ships, buildings, grounds, and piers. These repairs could be structural such as hull or internal bulkhead repair, museum exhibit construction, or general industry repairs on the property. The job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs maintenance and repair tasks that require shipyard type repair skills such as welding, oxyacetylene cutting, plasma cutting, grinding, preparing metals for welding, clean-up of slag and work area, and preparing for paint.
• Assists other craftsmen in the performance of their duties when directed by those appointed in charge.
• Adheres to all safety and environmental regulations required by the agency. Uses hand tools, safety equipment along with job knowledge and experience to carry out tasks to a successful conclusion.
• Performs other duties as assigned to accomplish the mission of the agency.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma and trade experience directly related to the area of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be familiar with OSHA work standards.

Additional Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of, and experience with, welding, metal fabrication, and construction techniques using dissimilar materials.
• Knowledge of pertinent safety and environmental standards.
• Superior mechanical aptitude with tools and equipment used in normal museum job tasks as required.
• Skill in making emergency and general repairs and adjustments to equipment used.
• Ability to comprehend plans and specifications.
• Ability to use judgement and initiative to complete routine work without constant supervision.

Shipyard experience is favored.

Additional Comments:

Patriots Point 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.

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 and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Patriots Point offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
3. 15 days sick leave per year.
4. 13 paid holidays.
5. Paid Parental Leave.
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available.
7. Retirement benefit choices:
   1. State Retirement Plan
   2. State Optional Retirement Program

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.