General Maintenance Technician III / Facilities Maintenance Technician - 192404

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!

Responsibilities

• Support all facility management programs at DMV HQ building.
• Complete modular furniture buildouts as required.
• Escort vendors as needed; assure goods/services are received per contract requirements.
• Augment fleet management as needed with duties such as car deliveries, maintenance schedules, and vehicle exchanges.
• Furniture set-up for functions, training, or as needed in headquarters and in branch offices across the state.
• Perform all disciplines of maintenance, custodial, and horticulture services as needed at branch offices.
• Provide preventative maintenance (PM) as directed or according to any PM programs.
• Become familiar with contractual limitations on maintenance repairs of any leased facilities in your region.
• Perform a walk-around inspection of the facility upon arrival and remove trash and debris.
• Monitor activities of contractors/suppliers as needed, ensuring procured goods and services are provided accurately.
• Complete assigned safety training and review information on unfamiliar equipment prior to use.
• Maintain all issued equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.
• Perform 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.
• Basic knowledge of how to operate a PC and the ability to learn to use the work order software provided.
• Ability to interpret working drawings and blueprints.
• Complete safety training as assigned and know what personal protective equipment is needed.
• HVAC and electrical knowledge is preferred.
• Project a professional attitude and effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and make independent decisions as required.
• Must be able to prioritize workloads to meet schedules and goals.
• Employee is based at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood and will work throughout the state as needed.
• Maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Physically able to bend, lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in confined spaces; carry a state phone; be on call 24/7; work extended hours on occasion/short notice; overnight travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma with a minimum of five years of directly related 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).
• Employee assistance program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household.