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Posted: March 6, 2026 (0 days ago)

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General Maint Tech IV (#017017) Inmate Construction, Columbia (RICHLAND)

State of South Carolina

Department of Corrections

Fresh

Location

Salary

$61,100 - $77,000

per year

Closes

March 14, 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 teams to build and renovate prison facilities, including tasks like reading blueprints, pouring concrete, and erecting metal structures.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on construction experience who is organized, comfortable supervising others in a secure environment, and able to handle planning and estimating costs.

It's ideal for a reliable tradesperson ready to work in a correctional setting after completing required training.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Five years of experience in all phases of construction
  • Knowledge of South Carolina building codes and reading blueprints
  • Experience with metal building erection, concrete forming, and pouring
  • Valid South Carolina driver's license
  • Obtain CDL license within 6 months of hire
  • Ability to supervise inmate work crews and complete cost estimates

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 reading blueprints.

  • Responsible for supervision of an inmate work crew.

  • Knowledge of metal building erection and knowledge of forming and pouring of concrete.

  • Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license.

  • Must have a CDL license or obtain within 6 months of hire date.

  • Must have organizational skills.

  • Must be able to do cost estimates and material take-offs.

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

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: 3/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/6/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5259348