Equipment & Facilities Maintenance Technician | Charleston, SC

Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp•North Charleston, SC

4d•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Lumber & Millwork is hiring an Equipment & Facilities Maintenance Technician in Charleston, South Carolina. The technician works alongside the Facilities Maintenance Manager to help maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of industrial and heavy equipment and facility systems. The role is intended for someone with relevant hands-on experience who is dependable, mechanically inclined, coachable, and eager to learn and develop mechanical and electrical skills. As knowledge and experience grow, the technician may take on greater responsibility. The position is based at 2031 King Street Extension, Charleston, SC 29405. It follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There are no night, weekend, or on-call responsibilities. The role offers steady, year-round work and is paid every Friday. Local candidates only; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of hands-on experience with industrial equipment, heavy equipment, machinery, mechanical repair, electrical work, facility maintenance, or a related trade; the posting specifically lists one year of industrial equipment experience as required.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to read or learn to read technical manuals, parts diagrams, schematics, drawings, and equipment documentation.
Hands-on mechanical, electrical, industrial, heavy equipment, or maintenance experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Ability to take direction, ask questions, learn unfamiliar equipment and systems, and work safely.
Dependability, attention to detail, and pride in doing work correctly and safely.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Interest in developing skills and building a long-term career.
Ability to regularly stoop, kneel, bend, climb, and work beside, on top of, underneath, or within equipment.
Ability to safely work around industrial equipment, including at heights and in confined spaces when necessary.
Sufficient vision to safely perform repairs, inspect equipment, use tools, and read technical manuals and diagrams.
Ability to routinely lift, move, position, and handle equipment components and parts, including manually handling parts weighing up to 100 pounds when required.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and other maintenance equipment.
Ability to reason through unfamiliar equipment problems, apply written and verbal instructions, learn new equipment and repair methods, adapt to changing priorities, and assist with electrical, facility, preventive maintenance, and general repair work.

Nice To Haves

Experience troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, or servicing equipment.
Experience with electrical systems, hydraulics, preventive maintenance, industrial machinery, or facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial and heavy equipment using repair manuals, parts diagrams, schematics, drawings, and other technical resources.
Use hand and power tools to remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test equipment and components.
Research and source replacement parts and equipment as needed.
Perform inspections and preventive maintenance, including oil changes and replacing filters, belts, coolants, hoses, and other service items.
Assist with light automotive and industrial electrical repairs.
Install, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment.
Read and interpret electrical specifications, schematics, drawings, and equipment manuals.
Use electrical meters and other measurement and diagnostic tools.
Access equipment from above, below, and within machinery to diagnose problems and complete repairs.
Clean and maintain equipment using power washers, spray painting equipment, and other tools.
Assist with general facility maintenance and repair projects as needed.
Follow direction, apply technical information and training, adapt to changing priorities, and work safely when handling unfamiliar equipment or repairs.
Take on greater responsibility as knowledge and experience develop.

Benefits

Starting salary of $60,000 or more, based on experience and qualifications.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance and other programs.
Paid time off.
Profit sharing.
Employee discount.
Paid every Friday.
Overtime opportunities.
Steady, year-round work.
Opportunity to develop mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and troubleshooting skills while working alongside an experienced Facilities Maintenance Manager.