Building Maintenance Technician

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a journeyman level position in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities during peak and non-peak hours in the entire Medical University of South Carolina. Work involves the use of power and hand tools in maintaining specific zone assignments which covers a variety of corrective maintenance and repairs ranging from minor to extensive. All work is performed in accordance with instructions and established trade practices. Occasional monitoring or supervision may be necessary when new assignments are given. All work assignments will originate from the Hospital Help Desk, FSC, Maintenance Manager or Supervisor and subject to supervision and inspection by same or assigned subordinate. Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster situation.

Requirements

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• 3 years of work experience
• Ability to work outside, in all weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Ability to work in elevated areas.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work below ground.
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
• Ability to stand.
• Ability to climb.
• Ability to kneel.
• Ability to bend.
• Ability to walk.
• Ability to handle heavy tools (i.e. jackhammer).
• Ability to lift, unassisted, weight to 50 lbs.
• Ability to carry objects, unassisted, on a plane, on ladders, upstairs, etc., weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
• Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
• Ability to perceive colors accurately.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to operate winches, come-alongs, jacks, etc.
• Ability to maintain dexterity in order to use hand tools, both manual and powered.
• Ability to push or pull equipment carts.
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
• Use of power and hand tools in maintaining specific zone assignments.
• Performing a variety of corrective maintenance and repairs ranging from minor to extensive.
• Working in accordance with instructions and established trade practices.
• Occasional monitoring or supervision may be necessary when new assignments are given.
• Receiving work assignments from the Hospital Help Desk, FSC, Maintenance Manager or Supervisor.
• Subject to supervision and inspection by the same or assigned subordinate.
• Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster situation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED