Shipfitter

Salary: $39,300.00 - $66,800.00 Annually
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188758
Agency: Patriots Point Development Authority
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: KC34
Position Number:: 60024483
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (6:00 AM - 1:30 PM)
Pay Grade: GEN07
Hiring Range - Min.: $39,300.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $53,100.00
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? Patriots Point is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
The purpose of the General Maintenance Technician - Shipfitter is to perform required, planned, and corrective maintenance and repairs to museum ships, buildings, grounds, and piers. These repairs could be structural such as hull or internal bulkhead repair, museum exhibit construction, or general industry repairs on the property. The job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs maintenance and repair tasks that require shipyard type repair skills such as welding, oxyacetylene cutting, plasma cutting, grinding, preparing metals for welding, clean-up of slag and work area, and preparing for paint. Assists with project planning and development.
• Assists other craftsmen in the performance of their duties when directed by those appointed in charge. Perform Preservation work and maintenance which includes high, vertical surfaces and other remote areas using appropriate scaffolding and manlifts when required. Occasionally functions as a working supervisor for a small work group and/or is required to oversee contractors performing construction and repair projects for the museum. Perform additional duties pertaining to critical structural welding components using acquired fux cored semi-automatic welding certifications per AWS D1. 1, Structural Welding Code - Steel and maintains updates.
• Adheres to all safety and environmental regulations required by the Agency. Uses hand tools, safety equipment along with job knowledge and experience to carry out tasks to a successful conclusion.
• Performs other duties as assigned to accomplish the mission of the Agency.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• High School Diploma and trade experience directly related to the area of employment. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year for year basis.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Additional Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of, and experience with, welding, metal fabrication, and construction techniques using dissimilar materials.
• Knowledge of pertinent safety and environmental standards.
• Superior mechanical aptitude with tools and equipment used in normal museum job tasks as required.
• Skill in making emergency and general repairs and adjustments to equipment used.
• Ability to comprehend plans and specifications.
• Ability to use judgement and initiative to complete routine work without constant supervision.
• Position may require employee to work evenings, weekends and during emergency situations.
• Position requires on call shifts and call back.
• Position requires rigorous physical activity in a shipboard working environment. Incumbent must be capable of climbing vertical ladders, lifting reasonable amounts of weight or using two-man rule for assistance. Safety must be the employees' number one concern at all times.
• Must have the ability to work at heights and in tanks during repair evolutions is highly desirable.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Preferred Qualifications
Shipyard experience is favored.

Additional Comments
Additional Comments:

Patriots Point is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Patriots Point offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
7. Retirement benefit choices *
   1. State Retirement Plan
   2. State Optional Retirement Program

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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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