Trades Specialist IV

Facility Maintenance Technician IVThe Facility Maintenance Technician IV performs a variety of skilled maintenance and repair tasks to support the safe, functional, and professional appearance of Midlands Technical College facilities. Responsibilities include completing miscellaneous facility projects such as painting, drywall repair, carpentry, fixture installation, and the relocation of furniture, equipment, and materials throughout campus locations. This position utilizes the College's computerized work order system to document, track, and complete assigned maintenance requests while ensuring work is performed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with established standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent service in support of the College's students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position will be located on the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus.Minimum and Additional Requirements: A high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.Preferred Qualifications:Experience performing complex maintenance and repair tasks in areas such as carpentry, masonry, electricity, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and boiler operation.Experience assisting with miscellaneous facility projects, including painting, drywall repair, carpentry, and installation of fixtures within the facility, is also preferred.Familiarity with utilizing a work order system to log activities.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.