Trades Specialist III

State of South Carolina; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development

Job summary

The Trades Specialist at the Technical College of the Lowcountry performs skilled maintenance, groundskeeping, and custodial duties to keep buildings, grounds, and equipment safe and functional across campus locations. The role provides team leadership for custodial staff, coordinates supplies, and supports event setups and breakdowns with independent judgment in daily operations.

Located on our New River Campus in Bluffton, this position requires handling multiple tasks, ensuring high standards

Qualifications

• Formal training or trades experience directly related to the area of employment.
• Preferred: a high school diploma and two (2) years directly related work experience; or 10th grade education and four (4) years directly related work experience.
• Employee may be required to respond to needs of all campus sites with potential 24/7 calls.
• Duties may involve heavy manual labor, climbing ladders, and exposure to fumes; may involve lifting up to 70 lbs and working in awkward positions.
• Must possess a valid S.C. driver’s license and travel to other sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Lead custodial staff and coordinate cleaning and setup activities.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs on electrical, plumbing, and structural components.
• Assist with event setups and breakdowns across campus locations.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and ensure facilities are stocked.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance

Groundskeeping

Custodial

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

2 years related experience

10th grade education

Job description

Job Purpose

Located on our New River Campus in Bluffton, under the general supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Trades Specialist performs skilled maintenance, repairs, groundskeeping, and custodial duties to maintain safe, clean, and functional buildings, grounds, and equipment across multiple college campuses. The position provides team leadership for custodial staff, coordinates supplies, and supports event setups and breakdowns while exercising independent judgment in daily operations.

Job Duties

• Performs skilled duties of moderate difficulty in the maintenance of buildings. grounds, and equipment to include routine cleaning and grounds maintenance, Team lead duties for custodial staff, primarily at but not limited to the New River and the Culinary Institute of the South campus locations.


• Performs routine preventative maintenance and repair tasks on a regular schedule to include but not limited to groundskeeping equipment, electrical fixtures, such as ceiling fans, changing filters, belts, repairing electrical switches, receptacles, light motors, general construction, repairing and painting walls, doors, windows, and drywall installation; makes minor repairs to roofs, plumbing. clearing drains, sinks, sewer lines, toilets. Assist with setups and breakdown for college related special events.


• Performs various domestic cleaning duties to include but not limited to, daily trash removal stripping and finishing of floors: cleaning and stocking of restrooms, extracting/cleaning of carpets. polishing floors using high-speed buffers. Inventory control of cleaning supplies ensuring the facilities are stocked. Act as a team lead for custodial staff.


• Under the general supervision incumbent will be working independently, exercising a high level of discretion in decision-making. In critical situations must contact a supervisor and document situations that may have a significant fiscal impact on the college.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance


• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP), as applicable


• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and state holidays


• Voluntary retirement savings plans


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Flexible Spending Accounts and voluntary benefit options


• Professional development opportunities


• Learn more about our employee benefits at: TCL Employee Benefits

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Formal training or trades experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Preferred: A high school diploma and two (2) years directly related work experience; or 10th grade education and four (4) years directly related work experience. Employee will be expected to respond to the needs of all campus sites with the possibility of 24/7 calls. Duties may entail heavy manual labor, climbing ladders, working from elevated level, and exposure to non-toxic fumes; duties frequently require lifting up to 70 lbs, stooping, bending, and working awkward positions. Tasks involve working with power equipment w/moving parts and possible exposure to hazardous waste materials and caustic substances. Must possess a valid S.C. driver’s license and travel to other

Additional Comments

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation and genetic information.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.