Trades Specialist II

Northeastern Technical College; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Northeastern Technical College in Cheraw, SC, seeks a Trades Specialist II under the supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager. The role covers carpentry, remodeling, painting, masonry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and vehicle maintenance across campus facilities.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, equipment operation, and site remediation. Lifts up to 50 lbs regularly; travel between NETC campuses and outdoor work in varied weather are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Willingness to work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and service duties in carpentry/remodeling, painting, masonry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Maintain grounds including pruning, watering, sprinkler systems, and debris removal.
• Assist in inventory management and service of fire extinguishers and exit lights.
• Maintain college vehicles and assist in event setup (stage, chairs, podiums, lighting, banners).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety practices

Effective communication

Heavy manual labor

Confined spaces

Education

High school diploma or 10th grade equivalency

Job description

Job ResponsibilitiesUnder direct supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager, helps perform trades functions in various kinds of repair and maintenance and performs routine maintenance and service duties in areas such as carpentry, remodeling, painting, masonry, electrical, HVAC, vehicle maintenance, and plumbing.

Job Functions of the Trades Specialist II

• Helps perform routine maintenance and service duties in areas such as carpentry/remodeling, painting, masonry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Helps perform routine repairs, maintenance, and installation of plumbing systems including fixtures and lines. Operates and maintains necessary tools and equipment. Replaces and repairs doors, windows, and locks. Performs minor repairs and maintenance on buildings such as installing glass, patching floor coverings, and sheetrock, simple framing with metal or wood and building concrete forms. Installs, maintains, and repairs the following: electrical units and motors, appliances, lights, electric circuits, generators, equipment, plumbing and HVAC. Preventative maintenance is also applied in these areas. Locates, evaluates, and repairs trouble occurring using electrical equipment.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to conform to a shape that is complimentary to the landscape of the college grounds. Ensures lawns, shrubs, trees and flower beds are adequately watered by using various hoses and sprinklers that are functional for the particular areas of campus grounds. Maintains and installs sprinkler systems. Trims hedges on all campuses as needed. Picks up limbs and debris in yards. Clears any obstructed drainage ditches and culverts with the necessary equipment needed such as a shovel, rake, etc. Performs minor repairs on grounds equipment.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies needed in maintenance and grounds. Maintains and services fire extinguishers and exit lights by checking on a monthly basis.
• Maintains College vehicles including, but not limited to golf carts, trucks, cars, trailers, and fork lifts.
• Participates in set up for events including, but not limited to transporting and setting up stage, chairs, podiums, lighting, and banners/backdrops.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: Experience, on-the-job training, and/or demonstrated knowledge related to the area of employment. NETC Minimum Requirements: Must have a valid driver's license. NETC Preferred Requirements: A high school diploma; or a 10th grade equivalency and one year of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment. Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in the designated trade. Knowledge of techniques, methods and practices used in the designated trade. Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Ability to communicate effectively. Willingness to work in confined spaces. Under direct supervision of Facilities Maintenance Manager, employee will be given tasks daily to be completed in a satisfactory and timely manner.

Additional Comments

Position requires ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly, 100 lbs. occasionally, and work outside in various weather conditions. During adverse weather or emergency conditions, employee may be called in to work alternative hours to restore college to normal state. Routine local travel to all NETC campuses.

Benefits

• Northeastern Technical College (NETC) offers exceptional benefits packages for positions that include:Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Attractive leave policy in addition to most State Holidays
• Work/Life Balance Work Schedule
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Professional Development opportunities

NETC is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time at NETC. To qualify for PSLF, you must: be employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization (federal service includes U.S. military service) work full-time for that agency or organization have Direct Loans (or consolidate other federal student loans into a Direct Loan) repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan*make 120 qualifying payments