MAINTENANCE REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Salary: $35,396.00 - $44,245.50 Annually
Location : Columbia, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600246
Department: GENERAL SERVICES
Division: SUPPORT SERVICES
Opening Date: 09/23/2026
Closing Date: 10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: 105


Description
This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of City parking facilities; and performs related work as required. The incumbent works according to set procedures under close supervision.

The work is considered heavy in nature and constantly involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 50 and 75 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.


Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Essential Job Functions

• Maintains cleanliness of City parking facilities as assigned;
• Performs general building maintenance and repair work as required, including basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical work;
• Performs masonry work as required for facility construction;
• Performs welding and fabrication work as necessary;
• Paints facilities and other structures;
• Repairs locks and maintains landscape;
• Transports equipment and other items to and from work sites as directed;
• Inspects facilities for security and safety, and takes appropriate steps to ensure the safety of all staff and citizens and the protection of department property;
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility;
• Attends meetings, workshops, training, etc., as necessary to maintain job knowledge and skills; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or GED;
• Two (2) years of relevant prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages;
• Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;
• Ability to speak or signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general;
• Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience, such as shop tools, vehicles, construction tools and equipment, etc.; may repair power tools and light equipment;
• Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving;
• Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports; speaking routine sentences using proper grammar;
• Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires normal attention for accurate results; and
• Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.

The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at:
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Do you have two (2) or more years of a general maintenance work including painting, carpentry or other relevant prior experience?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

Required Question