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Posted: February 21, 2026 (0 days ago)

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General Maintenance Tech. III (#010341) Turbeville Corr Inst, Turbeville (CLARENDON) Level 2

State of South Carolina

Department of Corrections

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$53,100 - $66,800

per year

Closes

March 10, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves supervising and performing maintenance on electrical systems, security equipment, and other infrastructure in a correctional facility, including training inmates and handling emergency repairs.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in electrical and general maintenance who is reliable, able to read technical diagrams, and comfortable working in a secure environment with on-call duties.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Five years of professional experience in institutional general maintenance, construction, and repair
  • Ability to supervise and assist in maintenance of electrical, fire alarms, CCTV, electronic security, PA, intercom, and high voltage systems
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints and wiring diagrams, making material take-offs, and requisitioning parts
  • Experience performing emergency repairs and ensuring completion of installations
  • Ability to provide on-the-job training to inmates
  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and complete four weeks of SCDC Basic Training

Full Job Description

  • Supervises and assists in the performance of maintenance and preventative maintenance of electrical fire alarms, CCTV, electronic security, PA, intercom and high voltage distribution systems and equipment.
  • Reads blueprints and wiring diagrams and makes material take-offs.
  • Requisitions materials and parts needed.
  • Ensures completion of installation/repairs.
  • Makes emergency repairs to electrical system and equipment.
  • Performs on-the-job training of inmates.
  • Participates 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. 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 five (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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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/21/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5243960