What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Maintenance Technician II position at State of South Carolina?
The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (Academy), Facilities Management Unit is currently seeking a maintenance technician. The technician will supervise and assist inmate labor performance of maintenance, grounds, custodial and other duties to support the operation of the unit.
You will perform the following activities:
- Supervise and assist inmate staff in performing general maintenance, custodial and ground maintenance.
- Conduct weekly safety meetings and training with assigned inmate staff.
- Perform accurate inmate count throughout the day.
- Assist in the development of preventive maintenance programs for existing and newly purchased equipment. Equipment includes, but is not limited to maintenance and custodial equipment.
- Drives van to transport inmates as needed.
- Maintains accurate vehicle logs.
- Ensures that all traffic laws are obeyed.
- Performs vehicle inspections and takes appropriate actions to ensure assigned vehicles are operable and safe.
- Performs related duties as requested or assigned.
- Perform some duties on weekends that can't be done during the week.
If you are the right candidate for this opportunity, then you must at least meet the following requirements.
Minimum requirements:
Must have experience directly related to the area of employment.
About you
- Ability to plan and supervise the work of the inmates.
- Considerable knowledge in the use of various trades and craft tools and equipment.
- Must be able to handle and respond to emergency situations.
- Must possess the knowledge and skills to perform protection and security practices.
- Must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. for prolonged distances (at least 50 feet).
- Must be able to walk (300 yards) and stand for long periods of time (2 1/2 hours), climb steps, stairs, and incline ADA ramps.
- Must be able to endure adverse weather conditions from site to site.
- May need to work on a weekend if work needs to be performed that cannot be done during working hours.
About the Academy
- The S.C. Criminal Justice Academy is the starting point for all SC law enforcement. We are responsible for one of the most important jobs in the state--training those who will serve the citizens of South Carolina during their time of distress, time of worry, time of hurt.
- It takes a team of dedicated people to make sure our Academy is a premier training facility. To do this, we need reliable and conscientious workers who want to be employed by an agency that offers meaningful and challenging work with an appropriate work-life balance as well as excellent state government benefits.
- We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, including pregnancy & childbirth (or related medical conditions), age (over 40), or disability.
- South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
- 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)
Salary : $32,686 - $37,716
