FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (GROUNDS)

Duties

• Performs grounds keeping work, including but not limited to installing landscape materials, mowing grass, applying fertilizers and pesticides, removing weeds, edging driveways and walkways, trimming hedges, pruning shrubs and trees, planting flowers, etc.
• Repairs various plumbing systems and equipment including, but not limited to, bathroom fixtures, water heaters/coolers, water lines, valves, drain lines, leaks, water fountains, etc.
• Aids with the maintenance and repair of electrical components and equipment including, but not limited to, general electrical wiring, electrical outlets, switches, breakers, light fixtures, ballasts, circuits, etc.; changes light bulbs as needed.
• Might run wires for computers, outlets, switches, etc.
• Operates light-to-medium equipment to assist with grounds keeping work including but not limited to; mowers, weed eaters, tractors, trucks, and edgers. May occasionally use heavy equipment.
• Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required. Manually loads/unloads materials onto vehicles.
• Keeps streets and rights-of-way clean and free of debris; picks up trash; assists with the collection and disposal of bulky trash, debris, and limbs.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of County facilities with respect to electrical, HVAC, plumbing and carpentry. Puts up and/or repairs dry wall; performs carpentry related duties.
• Changes ceiling tiles; replaces carpet; installs stair treads; works with concrete; moves desks and chairs; inspects fire extinguishers and elevators; fixes door chimes; fixes doors.
• Performs routine repair work or parts replacement; and performs routine maintenance work as needed.
• Paints building interiors and exteriors as required.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Preferred at least one (1) year of related work experience.
• Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid state driver's license.

All County employees are considered public servants for the citizens of Dorchester County. When requested before, during, or after an emergency event, County employees are expected to work and serve the public in coping with the emergency.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits (Full-time employees): Dorchester County is a part of the State Benefits Program. The State program offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program, along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs.
• Retirement Benefits: In addition to our health and dental insurance programs, all county employees are a part of the South Carolina Retirement System. These programs are designed to help provide county employees secure retirement alternatives that will best meet their needs.
• Workplace Benefits: In addition, county employees may be eligible for other benefits, such as holidays, annual leave, and sick leave. Note: The above benefits are available to most county 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 based on the benefits associated with each position.