Trades Specialist IV

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-South-Carolina is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician IV responsible for skilled and general maintenance to keep facilities safe and functional. Responsibilities include painting, drywall repairs, basic carpentry, insulation work, and handling maintenance requests to support daily operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and formal trade training related to the field; preferred experience includes HVAC, plumbing, and boiler operation, plus familiarity with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal training or trade experience related to facility maintenance.
• Ability to perform painting, drywall, carpentry tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled and general maintenance to support upkeep and repairs.
• Move furniture, equipment, and materials as needed.
• Use a work order system to document and track tasks.
• Assist with facility improvement projects and safety practices.

Skills

General maintenance

Painting

Drywall repair

Carpentry

HVAC basics

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Work order system

Job description

The Facility Maintenance Technician IV performs a variety of skilled and general maintenance duties to support the upkeep, repair, and improvement of facility buildings, equipment, and workspaces. Responsibilities include assisting with facility improvement projects, performing painting and drywall repairs, completing basic carpentry work, installing or repairing insulation around fixtures, and addressing other maintenance needs as assigned. The position helps ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and well-maintained while supporting daily operations and responding to maintenance requests.

The Facility Maintenance Technician IV is also responsible for moving furniture, equipment, supplies, and other materials throughout the facility as needed to support operational needs, workspace changes, and facility projects. The position utilizes a work order system to document maintenance activities, record completed repairs, track assigned tasks, and communicate the status of work requests. Additional duties may include assisting other maintenance staff with facility projects, identifying maintenance concerns, maintaining an organized work area, and following established safety procedures and guidelines while performing assigned duties.

A high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.

Preferred qualifications include experience performing complex maintenance and repair tasks in areas such as carpentry, masonry, electricity, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and boiler operation. Experience assisting with miscellaneous facility projects, including painting, drywall, carpentry, and fixture installation, is also preferred. Familiarity with utilizing a work order system to log activities is a plus.