Summary
This job involves maintaining and repairing electrical systems in key state buildings like the State House and Governor's Mansion in South Carolina, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.
You'll work alone or with a team to fix issues, document your work, and help with other maintenance tasks while providing great service to building users.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on electrical experience who is reliable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in various conditions, including evenings or emergencies.
Full Job Description
Electrician II
The Department of Administration's (Admin) Division of Facilities Management and Property Services is seeking an Electrician II to join the team.
Facilities Management (FM) maintains and operates approximately 53 buildings which include the State House, Capitol Complex Office Buildings, the Governor’s Mansion and other buildings in the Columbia area.
In this role you will provide building electrical maintenance services in order to efficiently and effectively repair and maintain the State House and Governor's Mansion Complex facilities.
Responsibilities of the Electrician II:- Plan for, implement and complete, individually or as a part of a team, assigned maintenance, repair and renovation electrical tasks professionally, efficiently, and safely in order to minimize unexpected and premature equipment failures in accordance with established policies, procedures and good work practices.
- Assist with maintenance, repair and renovation tasks of other various trades, individually or as a part of a team.
- Complete as required all daily work order entries on the SCEIS plant maintenance phone app on all assigned tasks to document work order number, time worked, location of work, supplies and materials used in the work, and a detailed description of the work completed to ensure accuracy of records.
- Provide excellent customer service by communicating professionally and courteously with supervisors, team members, other FM employees, tenants, and the general public regarding work in progress, scheduling issues, work requests, pending FM activities, and other key information on the status of building conditions that are established by the Supervisors.
- Identify, recommend and request equipment, material, supplies and training needed to ensure that necessary resources are available to complete work tasks and to improve efficiency, effectiveness and safety in completing assigned tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned in order to ensure the success of FM's mission by offering guidance, promoting teamwork and cooperation, and working to resolve challenges.
Requirements
- A high school diploma and five (5) years experience in the installation, repair or maintenance of electrical systems.
- Must possess a valid Class "D" South Carolina Driver's license.
Additional Requirements:- Knowledge of national and local electrical regulations and code requirements.
- Knowledge of trade safety practices, techniques, methods, requirements and practices used in the trade.
- Skill in making emergency repairs and adjustments to trade equipment.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to use judgement and initiative to complete routine work without constant supervision.
- Ability to comprehend blueprints, plans, specifications and equipment manufacturer's technical bulletins.
- Ability to maintain accurate records relating to time, materials and services provided.
- Ability to work with and assist other trade specialists as needed.
- Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
- Position requires routine driver duties.
- Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
- Position requires on-call shifts and call back.
- Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
- Position requires standing for long periods of time, climbing ladders and stairs, working in confined spaces, hot, hazardous and noisy locations and in adverse weather conditions.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may 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 Department 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.
Additional Information
The Department of Administration 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.
The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click herefor additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
*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.