Maintenance Technician

University of South Carolina Upstate; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition Program

Dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays (including anextended

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Spartanburg, SC. The role performs skilled trades and custodial duties for building repairs in Housing & Residential Life facilities. Training and supervision of temporary and student staff are part of the responsibilities.

Requires a technical school or skilled trades program accreditation; valid driver’s license is required. Preference for 3 years in Housing Facilities Management.

Qualifications

• Requires accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program.
• No prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Preferred: 3 years of experience in Housing Facilities Management.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs (lightbulbs, filters, paint, locks, doors, windows; minor electrical/plumbing).
• Document action taken on work orders in School Dude.
• Maintains trash compactor weekly.
• Maintain and/or repair furniture, appliances, and maintenance equipment.
• Minor repairs to damaged drywall.
• Schedule and monitor maintenance contractors.
• Perform job functions during severe weather and after-hours emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned by Facilities Management / HRL Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Maintenance tools

Read plans & specs

Communication

OSHA training

Education

Technical school training or skilled trades program

Valid driver’s license

Tools

HVAC tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Posting Number: STA00745PO26

Advertised Salary Range:

Location of Vacancy: USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7:00 am – 3:30 pm; Someevenings and weekends as needed are required.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of SouthCarolina system is transforming the lives of South Caroliniansthrough the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locationsthroughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at oneof eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbiaand comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate andBeaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses inSalkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earnassociate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person,online or blended learning. All of our system institutions placestrong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, moreeducated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

Maintenance Technician

University of South Carolina Upstate

STA00745PO26

Spartanburg, SC

The Maintenance Technician performs skilled trades and custodialduties in the performance of repairs and maintenance of buildingsHousing & Residential Life facilities. Provide training andsupervision to temporary & student staff. Regularly inspectfacilities and promptly address repair and custodial issues.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires accreditation from a technical school or an applicableskilled trades program and no prior work experience, which may besubstituted by an equivalent combination of job relatedcertification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

3 years of experience in Housing Facilities Management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Working knowledge of HVAC tools, equipment & materials used inmaintenance applicable to the job, especially HVAC. Workingknowledge of techniques, methods & practices of designatedtrades. Skill in use of tools & equipment. Ability to read,understand and interpret plans & specifications. Familiar withmost current HVAC practices. Ability to understand and carry outroutine oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively bothin writing and verbally. Work in an environment with students,faculty and administration while maintaining appropriate behavior.Employee will receive annual OSHA and Facilities Maintenancetraining. HR1.95, Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy requires pre-employmentdrug screen. HR1.90, Job Reference and Background Checks requires a good driving record and successful background check.

Job Duties

• Perform routine maintenance repairs (lightbulbs, air-filters, paint, locks, doors, windows and other buildingcomponents, air-condition adjustments minor electrical and plumbingrepairs).
• Document action taken on work orders on computer in School Dude.
• Maintains trash compactor weekly.
• Maintain and/or repair furniture, appliances, and maintenance equipment.
• Minor repairs to damaged drywall.
• Schedule and monitor maintenance contractors.
• Perform job functions during severe weather and after-hour emergencies as assigned by Facilities Management / HRL maintenance supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by Facilities Management / HRL Maintenance Supervisor.

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

The application must be completed including all current andprevious work history and education. A resume may be attached, butnot substituted for completing work history and education sectionsof the application.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate inemployment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on thebasis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability,ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression,genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy,race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or anyother protected category under applicable law.

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