Equipment & Facilities Maintenance Technician | Charleston, SC

Equipment & Facilities Maintenance Technician | Charleston, SC

Southern Lumber & Millwork is hiring an Equipment & Facilities Maintenance Technician in Charleston, SC to work alongside our experienced Facilities Maintenance Manager.

We are looking for someone with hands on experience in mechanical repair, industrial equipment, heavy equipment, electrical work, facility maintenance, or a related trade who is ready to take the next step in their career.

You do not need to know everything coming in. We are looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, dependable, coachable, takes direction well, and is eager to learn. You will help maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the equipment and systems that keep Southern Lumber running while continuing to develop your mechanical and electrical skills.

For the right person, this is an opportunity to learn from an experienced maintenance professional, grow your skills, and build a long term career with Southern Lumber.

Monday through Friday. No nights. No weekends. No on call schedule. Paid every Friday.

What You Will Do

Working alongside our Facilities Maintenance Manager, you will help troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a wide variety of equipment and facility systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Use repair manuals, parts diagrams, schematics, drawings, and other technical resources to troubleshoot industrial and heavy equipment
• Use hand and power tools to remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test equipment and components
• Research and source replacement parts and equipment when needed
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance, including oil changes and replacement of filters, belts, coolants, hoses, and other service items
• Assist with light automotive and industrial electrical repairs
• Install, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment
• Read and interpret electrical specifications, schematics, drawings, and equipment manuals
• Use electrical meters and other measurement and diagnostic tools
• Access equipment from above, below, and within machinery to diagnose problems and complete repairs
• Clean and maintain equipment using power washers, spray painting equipment, and other tools
• Assist with general facility maintenance and repair projects as needed

As your knowledge and experience grow, you will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility.

What We Are Looking For

Technical experience will give you a good foundation, but your willingness to learn, take direction, and solve problems is equally important.

The right person will:

• Have hands on mechanical, electrical, industrial, heavy equipment, or maintenance experience
• Take direction well and be eager to learn from an experienced manager
• Have strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills
• Be willing to ask questions and learn unfamiliar equipment and systems
• Be dependable and pay attention to detail
• Take pride in doing the job correctly and safely
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Be interested in developing their skills and building a long term career

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• At least one year of hands on experience with industrial equipment, heavy equipment, machinery, mechanical repair, electrical work, facility maintenance, or a related trade
• Ability to read or learn to read technical manuals, parts diagrams, schematics, drawings, and equipment documentation
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, or servicing equipment preferred
• Experience with electrical systems, hydraulics, preventative maintenance, industrial machinery, or facility maintenance is a plus
• Valid driver's license required

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands on maintenance position. Candidates must be able to:

• Regularly stoop, kneel, bend, climb, and work beside, on top of, underneath, or within equipment to diagnose problems and complete repairs
• Safely work around industrial equipment and machinery, including at heights and in confined spaces when necessary
• See clearly enough to safely perform repairs, inspect equipment, use tools, and read technical manuals and diagrams
• Routinely lift, move, position, and handle equipment components and parts while performing repairs and service
• Manually handle parts weighing up to 100 pounds when required
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and other maintenance equipment

Additional Requirements

Because our equipment and maintenance needs vary, candidates must be able to:

• Use reasoning and problem solving skills to diagnose unfamiliar equipment problems and determine appropriate next steps
• Apply information from technical manuals, diagrams, written instructions, training, and verbal direction when troubleshooting and completing repairs
• Learn new equipment, processes, tools, and repair methods
• Adapt to changing priorities and different maintenance needs throughout the day
• Follow direction and work safely when encountering unfamiliar equipment or repairs
• Assist with responsibilities beyond mechanical maintenance, including electrical work, facility maintenance, preventative maintenance, and general repairs as needed

Our Values

Our team members share five core values:

1. Honesty & Integrity
2. Attention to Detail
3. Loyal & Hardworking
4. Family Oriented & Team Player
5. Humble

Why Southern Lumber?

• Starting salary of $60,000+, based on experience and qualifications
• Hands on experience working alongside an experienced Facilities Maintenance Manager
• Opportunity to develop your mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and troubleshooting skills
• Steady, year round work
• Monday through Friday schedule
• No nights
• No weekends
• No on call responsibilities
• Paid every Friday
• Overtime opportunities
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and other programs
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Employee discount
• Great Place to Work Certified

About Southern Lumber & Millwork

Southern Lumber & Millwork is a third generation, family owned and operated building materials company serving Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry since 1941.

Our operations include lumber and building materials, custom millwork and moulding, windows and doors, warehousing, and a company owned delivery fleet. This position provides the opportunity to work with and learn about a wide variety of machinery, equipment, vehicles, electrical systems, and facility maintenance needs.

We are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified and to provide opportunities for good people to learn, grow, and build long term careers with our company.

Work Location: 2031 King Street Extension, Charleston, SC 29405

Local candidates only. Relocation assistance is not available.