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Posted: April 7, 2026 (0 days ago)

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General Maint. Tech IV (011510) Inmate Construction, Columbia (RICHLAND)

State of South Carolina

Department of Corrections

Fresh

Location

Salary

$61,100 - $77,000

per year

Closes

April 18, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading inmate crews in building and renovating facilities for the South Carolina Department of Corrections, including tasks like reading blueprints, erecting metal structures, and pouring concrete.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on construction experience who is comfortable supervising teams in a secure environment and can handle overtime or on-call duties.

It requires completing basic training and following safety and procurement rules.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Five years of experience in all phases of construction
  • Knowledge of building codes and ability to read blueprints
  • Experience in metal building erection, forming, and pouring concrete
  • Ability to supervise inmate work crews
  • Knowledge of South Carolina Procurement Regulations
  • Successful completion of four weeks of SCDC Basic Training

Full Job Description

  • Responsible for construction and renovation of existing and new SCDC Facilities.
  • Must have an extensive working knowledge of principles and techniques of building codes and be able to read blueprints.
  • Responsible for the supervision of an inmate work crew.
  • Knowledge of metal building erection and forming and pouring concrete.
  • Position may require overtime and participation in on-call rotation.

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:
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov

Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma and trades experience related to the area of employment.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and five (5) years of experience in all phases of construction field with knowledge of South Carolina Procurement Regulations.

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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Posted on NEOGOV: 4/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/7/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5296929