Trades Specialist IV (REPOST)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform skilled and semi-skilled repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, and general facility tasks to keep campus operations running smoothly.

You will use the Physical Plant work order system to document activities, assist in coordinating priorities, support preventive maintenance, and manage safety system testing and inventory for campus facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; formal training or trade experience related to the job area preferred.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in facility repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to comprehend blueprints, plans and specifications; communicate effectively in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of Maintenance Supervisor, perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance across multiple trades.
• Use Physical Plant computerized work order system to document maintenance activities and track costs.
• Assist supervisor with coordinating assignments and prioritizing requests; communicate progress and completion.
• Maintain preventive maintenance program and schedule routine activities; update work orders accordingly.
• Use department database to inventory and track maintenance supplies.
• Coordinate testing of safety systems with outside vendors (fire alarms, backflow valves, sprinklers).
• Assist with maintaining the college’s key inventory.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Roofing

Equipment maintenance

General facility repairs

Reading blueprints

Supervisory assistance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair work across multiple trades, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, equipment maintenance, installations, and general facility repairs to support college operations.
• Utilizes the Physical Plant computerized work order system to document maintenance activities by creating work orders, updating labor and material costs, tracking maintenance actions, and supporting planning, scheduling, and reporting functions.
• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor with coordinating and delegating maintenance assignments by helping prioritize requests, directing daily work activities of maintenance staff as assigned, and communicating progress, changes, and completion status.
• Maintains and monitors the Physical Plant’s preventive maintenance program by scheduling routine maintenance activities, issuing preventive maintenance work orders, and ensuring the work order system is updated to reflect completed and ongoing activities.
• Utilizes the Plant Department’s computerized database to inventory and track maintenance supplies in support of campus operations
• Coordinates testing of college safety systems with outside vendors, including fire alarms, backflow valves, and sprinkler systems, etc..
• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor with maintaining the college’s key inventory.

A high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment. High School Diploma and four (4) years of directly related experience preferred.

Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in facility repairs and maintenance. Ability to comprehend blueprints, plans and specifications. Ability to use computer applications communicate orally and in writing. Ability to use judgement and initiative to complete routine work without constant supervision. Ability to supervise the work of others.

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, or veteran status.