General Maintenance Technician III / Facilities Maintenance Technician - 192403

About the role

We are seeking a motivated maintenance professional to join our team. If you're ready to put your amazing skills to work to help our agency function at its best, we can't wait to meet you!

Employee must reside in one of the following counties: Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg, Florence, Marion, Horry and Georgetown.

Responsibilities

• Performs hands-on experience in all disciplines of maintenance, custodial and horticulture services as needed.
• Provides preventative maintenance (PM) as directed or according to any PM programs adopted by the Agency.
• Becomes familiar with contractual limitations on maintenance repairs of any leased facilities in your region.
• Performs a walk-around inspection of the facility upon arrival and removes trash and debris as needed.
• Performs monthly inspections of facilities per the monthly inspection checklist in the Facility Binder; annotates discrepancies and informs supervisor of urgent matters.
• Communicates with branch manager to ensure they are aware of all matters in their facility.
• Monitors activities of contractors/suppliers as needed, ensuring procured goods and services are provided accurately.
• Evaluates present and future maintenance requirements for agency properties.
• Assists in the preparation of programs that determine deferred maintenance, cost analysis and preventive maintenance.
• Completes assigned safety training.
• Reviews information on unfamiliar equipment prior to use and asks for clarification as needed.
• Maintains all issued equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Responds to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent and trades experience related to the area of employment.
• Must complete a nationwide criminal background check to include fingerprinting.
• General knowledge and ability to perform all areas of building maintenance, minor construction, custodial and horticulture.
• A working knowledge of State Procurement regulations is a plus.
• Have a basic knowledge of how to operate a PC and the ability to learn to use the work order software provided.
• Interpret working drawings and blueprints.
• Complete safety training as assigned.
• Knowledge of what personal protective equipment is needed and wear it when performing tasks.
• HVAC and Electrical knowledge is preferred.
• Project a professional attitude.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision performing various trades tasks.
• Must be able to make independent decisions as required and be able to prioritize workloads to meet schedules and goals.
• Employee works out of assigned DMV office; assigned an area of responsibility but may work outside area as needed.
• Maintain a valid SC driver’s license.
• Physically able to bend, lift 50 lbs., climb ladders & work in confined spaces; carry a state phone; on call 24/7; work extended hours on occasion/short notice; overnight travel may be required.
• This position is based at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC, and may require occasional travel throughout the state, including travel to SCDMV Headquarters for meetings or training sessions.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma with a minimum of five (5) years experience directly related to the area of employment of diversified building maintenance experience.
• Must live in or relocate to one of the counties in their assigned Region.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse and children (also available for temporary employees working over 30 hours per week)
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (optional for Temporary Employees)
• An exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household