Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61036981)
State of South Carolina
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General Maint. Tech III (#012507) Lieber Correctional Inst, Ridgeville (DORCHESTER) Level 3
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$53,100 - $66,800
per year
Type
Closes
March 31, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves overseeing and performing general maintenance, repairs, and small construction projects at a correctional facility in South Carolina, including tasks like carpentry, painting, and welding.
The role also includes managing supplies, responding to emergencies, and staying updated on new techniques.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in building trades who can work independently and supervise projects in a secure environment.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 years of professional experience in institutional general maintenance, construction, and repair
- Relevant trades experience in areas like carpentry, masonry, drywall, painting, or welding
- Ability to supervise maintenance projects and teams
- Skills in establishing on-call procedures and responding to emergency repairs
- Knowledge of procuring and justifying supplies and equipment
- Successful completion of 4 weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
Full Job Description
- Develops general maintenance and repair programs throughout the facility.
- Provides assistance in the carpentry, masonry, drywall, painting, welding fabrication, maintenance and repair program.
- Supervises and completes general maintenance, construction, and renovation projects for facility.
- Establishes on-call procedures to respond to emergency general maintenance and repair calls and assures the work is promptly and properly performed.
- Determines requirements for general maintenance and repair supplies and equipment; prepares justification and requisitions for all supplies and equipment.
- Remains abreast of new general maintenance techniques, procedures, and equipment for Lieber Correctional Institution.
- Recommends the procurement of new equipment and assists in supervising installation of equipment.
Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma and trades experience related to the area of employment. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis for basis.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and 5 years professional experience in institutional general maintenance construction and repair.
Additional Information
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), 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.
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