Trades Specialist IV

Salary: $39,300.00 - $66,800.00 Annually
Location : Greenwood County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190607
Agency: Piedmont Technical College
Division: Executive Affairs-Facilities Management
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: KC40
Position Number:: 61132823
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Willingness to work within a flexible schedule.
Pay Grade: GEN07
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Qualified applicants meeting minimum requirements must apply online to the State of SC Employment Application at Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of application. Paper, faxed or emailed applications/resumes will not be accepted, reviewed or responded to. AA/EOE. Piedmont Technical College provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities


Independently performs general maintenance tasks and/or planning, managerial, and supervisory duties, as assigned, related to repairs, maintenance, and construction. Assists Campus Facilities Directors with repair, maintenance, and construction activities. Performs and directs activities related to repair, maintenance, and construction involving one or more trades, including carpentry, electrical work, welding, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, boiler operation, and energy plant operations. Maintains records, prepares reports regarding work activities, and makes recommendations for the repair, replacement, and maintenance of buildings and equipment. Duties may range from simple to complex.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


A high school diploma and trade experience directly related to the area of employment are required. Candidates must have a strong background in HVAC, controls, electronics, and electrical fields.

Preferred Qualifications


An associate degree and two (2) years of directly related work experience are preferred or four (4) years of directly related work experience may be substituted. Supervisory experience and a Journeyman Mechanical license are preferred.

Additional Comments
Please review Agency Specific Application procedures for our required application procedures that include attaching a letter of interest, a current resume, and copies of transcripts to the application.

We regret that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to candidates individually regarding the status of their application or the status of the interview process.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


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
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and 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.
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Please note: Applicants are required to submit transcripts to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Applications submitted without transcripts will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.Have you attached a copy of your transcripts? If not, please explain below (e.g., you are a current PTC employee with transcripts already on file, your highest level of education is high school, or another reason).
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Please acknowledge you have read and understand the following statement:CLERY Act Compliance Notice for Prospective EmployeesThe CLERY Act for campus crime reporting mandates that the Piedmont Technical College notify prospective employees (faculty, staff, and student) of the existence of the annual crime report, what is in it, and where to get it. As a College, we must comply with the CLERY Act. Piedmont Technical College is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive campus for all faculty, staff and students. The college affirms the principle that individuals have the right to be free from any form of harassment. Piedmont Technical College's Annual Security Report is available to the public at A paper copy of the Annual Security Report will be provided upon request by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and police, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other matters. You will find the information regarding Piedmont Tech's Lex Walters Campus Safety Reports at the (Greenwood) and its six County Campus is listed on the (U.S. Department of Education Web Site).
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