Trades Specialist V #2716 (Palmer Campus)

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting / flexible schedules

Job summary

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH seeks an experienced Trades Specialist V to perform advanced maintenance, repair, and construction across campus facilities. The role supports electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, roofing, and general systems, coordinating with contractors and campus departments to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent with formal trade experience, strong budgeting and procurement abilities, and a proven track

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal training or trade experience related to trades area.
• Knowledge across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, roofing, and general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction on campus facilities.
• Coordinate maintenance projects with other trades, contractors, and campus departments.
• Oversee contracted services and ensure safe, functional facilities.
• Develop and perform preventative maintenance for building systems.
• Assist with budget planning, procurement, and cost estimates for projects.

Skills

Electrical trades

Plumbing

Carpentry

Masonry

Painting

Roofing

General building maintenance

Blueprints & schematics

Maintenance project planning

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Trades Specialist V performs advanced skilled trades work in the maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction of college facilities. This position supports operations at the Palmer and Mount Pleasant campuses and serves as a technical resource for electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, roofing, and general maintenance activities. The successful candidate will independently perform complex repairs, coordinate maintenance projects, oversee contracted services, and help ensure safe, functional, and well-maintained facilities.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Perform advanced maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction activities for campus facilities, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, roofing, and general building systems.
• Install, maintain, modify, and repair electrical equipment and systems, including fixtures, motors, fans, blowers, control devices, and related components. Assist with campus-wide electrical repairs and projects as needed.
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems and equipment, including sanitary, water, gas, and compressed air lines, fixtures, water heaters, valves, and pumps.
• Develop, schedule, and perform preventative maintenance for building systems and equipment. Identify major maintenance needs and recommend repairs, replacements, and facility improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance and renovation projects with other trades personnel, contractors, campus departments, and building occupants to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
• Assist with budget planning, project estimating, procurement activities, and the sourcing of repair parts, materials, and equipment. Prepare material orders and cost estimates for maintenance and construction projects.
• Manage roofing maintenance and repair activities, including inspections, repair planning, contractor coordination, bid assistance, contract management, and quality assurance of completed work.
• Perform miscellaneous metal fabrication and maintenance of equipment such as compressors, refrigeration equipment, ice machines, boilers, and washers and dryers. Coordinate contracted repairs as needed and monitor contractor performance.
• Operate heavy equipment, including forklifts, boom trucks, trenching equipment, tractors, and backhoes. Perform groundskeeping activities and support campus maintenance operations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial building maintenance, facilities management, construction, or skilled trades operations.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, roofing, and general maintenance practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience planning maintenance projects, estimating costs, procuring materials, and coordinating work with contractors and vendors.
• Experience managing roofing systems, building infrastructure repairs, or construction-related projects.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and maintenance vehicles, including forklifts, boom trucks, tractors, backhoes, and trenching equipment.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, prioritize multiple projects, and respond effectively to routine and emergency maintenance situations.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and the ability to maintain safe working conditions for building occupants and maintenance personnel.

This position is designated as essential personnel and must be available to assist before, during, and after severe weather events, including hurricanes and other emergencies. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, respond to emergency call-outs, work overtime as needed, and perform physically demanding maintenance activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.

Benefits For State Employees

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave
• work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules

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

• tuition assistance
• holiday, annual and sick leave
• 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.