General Maintenance Technician III-60014162

General Maintenance Technician III The Department of Administration's (Admin) Division of Facilities Management and Property Services is seeking a General Maintenance Technician III to join the team. Facilities Management (FM) maintains and operates approximately 53 buildings which include the State House, Capitol Complex Office Buildings, the Governors Mansion, and other buildings in the Columbia area. In this role you will provide building maintenance services in all Admin owned, contracted and maintained buildings to minimize unexpected and premature equipment failures in accordance with established policies, procedures and good work practices and to ensure contracted and maintained buildings are in safe working order and compliant with codes and regulations.
Responsibilities of the General Maintenance Technician III:

• Complete assigned maintenance and repair of renovation tasks.
• Complete assigned maintenance, repair, painting and general maintenance of building tasks.
• Perform housekeeping duties as assigned to maintain a clean, uncluttered, and safe work environment in mechanical and electrical rooms.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Communicate professionally to leadership, employees, stakeholders and the general public regarding necessary work status updates and other key information on the status of building conditions.
• Utilize the FM plant maintenance phone app as provided by Admin to record all daily assigned work order entries, to ensure that accurate records are maintained on how time and materials are utilized, and also to capture all time worked during the day.
• Perform other duties as assigned, to include disaster assistance.
• Offer guidance, promote teamwork and cooperation and work to resolve challenges.
• Identify and request equipment, material, supplies, and training needed to ensure that necessary resources are available to complete work tasks.
• Keep supervision informed about the current condition on building equipment to ensure issues are quickly addressed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

High school diploma or equivalent and experience in the installation, repair or maintenance of building systems (General Building Maintenance).

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to perform skilled or semi-skilled complex tasks, repairs and maintenance of building systems according to the agencies' policies and procedures and equipment manufacturer's guidelines.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn national and local regulations and code requirements relating to position.
• Ability to understand and follow directions and safety procedures.
• Knowledge and skill in the use, care, and safe handling of hand and power tools, equipment, and materials commonly used in maintenance.
• Knowledge of particular trade such as carpentry, locksmith, electricity, HVAC, plumbing, boiler operation and energy plan operation.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Basic math, basic computer skills and mechanical ability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work and assist others and work as part of a team.
• Must possess valid Class "D" driver's license.
  
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, stand for long periods of time, climb ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, hot, hazardous and noisy locations and in adverse weather conditions.
• Position may be required to work during inclement weather and emergency conditions, 37.5 hours/week, subject to 24 hours/day off duty calls & participation in on-call program on rotating basis.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
  • State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.