Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61035361)
State of South Carolina
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Maintenance Coordinator I - Conway Office
State of South Carolina
Vocational Rehabilitation Department
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$37,200 - $59,500
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves keeping a state office clean, maintaining the grounds, handling minor repairs on buildings and equipment, managing supplies and vehicle maintenance, and training people with disabilities in janitorial and maintenance skills.
It's a hands-on role focused on safety and preventive upkeep in a supportive government environment.
A good fit would be someone reliable with practical maintenance experience, supervisory skills, and a clean driving record who enjoys helping others build careers.
Key Requirements
- High School diploma
- Four years of experience in equipment, building, and grounds maintenance
- Supervisory experience
- Good driving record (official 10-year record required at interview)
- Knowledge of safety practices and regulations
- Ability to perform minor repairs in electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and drywall
- Preferred: Skilled trades experience in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or HVAC
Full Job Description
Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance! In this position you will be responsible for the following:
- Performing janitorial and maintenance task according to agency guidelines and expectations.
- Maintaining the grounds.
- Maintain and monitor inventory of all cleaning and maintenance supplies.
- Perform minor repairs and upgrades on building and grounds equipment, HVAC systems, electrical systems, and perform minor carpentry/drywall work to repair or improve facilities whenever possible.
- Review maintenance schedules and ensure agency vehicles receive timely service, inspections, and necessary repairs according to department guidelines.
- Train and oversee consumers with a vocational objective focused on janitorial and maintenance careers.
- Initiate and oversee preventive maintenance tasks to ensure equipment, facilities, and vehicles remain in optimal working conditions.
- Follow safety practices and actively participate as a member of the area's safety committee o ensure compliance of all safety regulations in the workplace.
Requirements
High School diploma and four years of experience in equipment, building, and grounds maintenance. Supervisory experience required. Good driving record required.
If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you. Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree.
Qualifications Skilled trades experience (electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC) preferred.
Additional Information
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department 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.The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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