Maintenance Technician II

York County Government; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

401K Plan

HSA

Paid Holidays

Longevity Pay

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Professional Development

Job summary

York County Government is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to join the Utilities Department. This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on maintaining and operating the county's water and sewer systems.

The salary range is $21.63–$25.96 per hour, with schedule Monday–Friday and occasional overtime evenings/weekends as needed. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in construction/installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines.
• Transports and operates heavy equipment as needed for daily tasks.
• Receives and responds to work orders to locate underground utilities, check meters, etc.
• Cleans clogged sewer mains and manholes.
• Operates all vehicles and equipment of the water and sewer department.
• Responds to emergency calls and does emergency repairs 24/7.

Education

High School Graduation or GED equivalent

Job description

The Utilities Department is hiring a full-time (40hours weekly), non-exempt Maintenance Technician II to join our team. The purpose of this position is to maintain and operate the water and sewer systems of the county.

Projected Salary Range/Grade 112:

$21.63 - $25.96, salary is determined based on experience and education.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, occasional overtime working evenings and weekends depending on operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in the construction/installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines and appurtenances.
• Transports and operates heavy equipment as needed for daily tasks.
• Receives and responds to customer requests by way of work orders to locate underground utilities, check meters, etc.
• Cleans clogged sewer mains and manholes.
• Conducts thorough checks of the water and sewer system.
• Operates all vehicles and equipment of the water and sewer department. Ability to drive county vehicles required to perform this required task.
• Installs and operates automatic meter reading equipment.
• Works with Engineering to inspect new construction.
• Responds to emergency calls and does emergency repairs 24 hours a day 7 days per week.
• Attends meetings, training, and seminars to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid state Class A, Commercial driver’s license.

• First Aid/CPR Certification or the ability to obtain.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.

Mission Statement

York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement

York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

Core Values - Excellence through Professionalism

Respect -

respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.

Dedicated

strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.

Integrity

do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.

Knowledgeable

ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.

Friendly

service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

Our Total Compensation Full-Time Package:

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Expanded Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.