Maintenance Technician III

Patrick Properties Events LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PPHG is seeking a Maintenance Technician III in Charleston, SC to perform advanced maintenance and repair of HVAC/refrigeration systems, electrical diagnostics, and kitchen equipment service. You will maintain walk-in coolers/freezers, respond to emergency maintenance calls, and support multiple trades across facilities.

The role requires a strong troubleshooter mindset, the ability to work a flexible schedule, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in commercial building maintenance.
• Skilled in light plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general maintenance.
• HVAC and refrigeration certifications are a plus.
• Must hold a valid Driver’s License.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Complete all on-call needs and requests as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of general maintenance tasks on buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Establish and carry out preventative maintenance programs using manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintain inventory of facilities supplies and purchase as needed.
• Makes routine patrols of assets, grounds, and parking areas with high visibility.
• Be available for a flexible schedule including weekends and emergencies by phone or email.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical

Carpentry

General maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

POSITION: Maintenance Technician III

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities

POSITIONING: Strong multi-trade troubleshooter

STATUS: Full-Time

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Maintenance Technician III performs advanced maintenance and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems, conducts electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics, services commercial kitchen equipment, maintains walk-in and reach-in coolers/freezers, and responds to emergency maintenance calls as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform a variety of general maintenance tasks such as painting, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, HVAC trouble shooting etc. on all PPHG owned buildings, grounds and plantings, utilities and mechanical/electrical systems, parking areas, roadways, kitchen equipment and vehicle fleet.
• Using manufacturers’ recommendations and job knowledge, establish and carry out preventative maintenance programs for PPHG, including the tools and equipment required for this position’s tasks.
• Maintains essential inventory of grounds and facilities supplies, purchases necessary supplies and equipment within the company’s purchasing guidelines.
• Makes routine and scheduled foot patrols of company assets, grounds, and parking lots, maintaining a high degree of visibility at all times.
• Ability to meet a flexible work schedule including weekends and available on-call for emergencies by telephone, cell phone text messages and e-mails.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following physical needs.

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Frequently required to walk distances; use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• May require climbing and working from ladders. Must not have a fear of heights.
• The employee must occasionally lift, and/or move heavy objects, climb ladders, stand for long periods of time, operate machinery and drive company vehicles.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust to distances and focus at various distances.
• Position may require frequent bending, stooping and walking, work is both indoors and outdoors and exposure to various weather conditions and extreme weather for periods of time, also exposure to dust and harsh chemicals that if not handled properly may present a health hazard.
• Maintains and enforces all applicable OSHA, DHEC and DEQ programs.
• Walks over uneven terrain to make repairs and inspections.
• Squatting, stooping, kneeling to examine facilities and equipment.
• Climbing ladders and scaffolding to make inspections.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions to include emergency situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience with commercial building maintenance or in a similar role.
• Skilled in light plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general maintenance. All repairs and updates to be performed with a high level of attention to detail.
• Certifications and extensive experience for the following are a plus: HVAC and refrigeration or equivalent certification in commercial kitchen equipment maintenance and repairs are a plus.
• Must hold a valid Driver’s License and transportation.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Complete all on-call needs and requests as necessary.
• Values community brings a spirit of enthusiasm and energy.
• Ability to communicate effectively utilizing interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships with other department staff, faculty and the community.
• Demonstrates core values of respect.