General Maintenance Tech II-Harris Hospital

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community.

We are seeking a General Main Tech II, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, 130 SC-252, Anderson, SC 29621.

As the General Main Tech II, under general supervision, you will perform tasks as general maintenance and repair, installations, and troubleshooting of all types of building systems and structures to ensure that the facility structure and systems are maintained in good repair and working order.

Responsibilities for the General Main Tech II include:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical switching devices, distribution system, lighting fixtures, electrical motors and motor control, fire alarms and door security system and other of electrical circuits and systems as required. Install electrical conduits and raceways as necessary.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all HVAC equipment including, but not limited to fans, centralized chillers, air handlers, cooling towers, plumbing fixtures and pumps. Maintain/perform testing for facility outdoor swimming pool and related equipment as scheduled.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all types of plumbing systems and devices such as drains, water lines, valves, plumbing fixtures and pumps.
• Must be able to operate computers utilizing various software programs such as: Physical Plant maintenance management programs involving work orders and material accountability, building support systems, and other systems as necessary.
• Participate in on-call rotation. Transport new hires to Columbia, SC as needed.
• Install, repair, and/or build bookshelves, cabinets, dry wall, masonry, roofing, floor coverings, concrete and concrete forms. Install, maintain and repair doors and door hardware.
• Maintain clinical competence by mastering required mandatory and non-mandatory in-service or training, such as MAPS, CPR, and SCIES Modules.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and experience in a related trade area, such as plumbing, HVAC, or electrical.

Additional Requirements

• Stooping, walking, standing, crouching, lift 50 pounds, pulling, climbing ladders, scaffolds, platforms at various heights and levels daily. Moving, loading and carrying all necessary equipment.

Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Information

Post hire, employees must:

• Be able to understand blueprints, plan and specifications. Be able to follow oral and written instructions and perform heavy manual labor.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 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 here for 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 *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*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.