UNIV - Grounds and Maintenance Technician - Parking Management

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

94d • $28,060 - $51,923

About The Position

The Grounds and Maintenance Technician at the Medical University of South Carolina’s Office of Parking Management is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of 6 parking garages, 45 surface lots, 67 gated lanes, and eight attendant booths. This position primarily involves outdoor work in various weather conditions while adhering to all safety practices and standards. The Grounds Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

• One year of trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.
• Some positions require a commercial driver's license.
• Some positions require EPA-approved freon recovery certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates maintenance equipment using street sweepers, golf carts, backpack blowers, and pressure washers while ensuring Amano ticket kiosks, sandwich boards, and other customer service stations remain functional and presentable.
• Performs routine cleaning tasks to maintain the appearance and sanitation of parking garages, including mopping elevator floors, cleaning elevator interiors and exteriors, deodorizing key areas, and sanitizing emergency call boxes and trash cans.
• Ensures cleanliness of signs, gates, and public touchpoints, regularly empties trash cans, collects litter and debris, and addresses cobwebs and graffiti to enhance facility aesthetics and safety.
• Additional responsibilities include removing stains and grime from surfaces and completing maintenance tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
• Work involves using tools such as safety gear, post-hole diggers, sledgehammers, cordless drills, shovels, and push brooms for basic repairs.
• Assists with maintaining the parking system, which includes overseeing the gate control system, repairing damaged gate housings and arms, installing parking gates, and performing routine preventative maintenance.
• Identify issues with lighting and other building systems, reporting them to the supervisor for further action.
• Collaborate closely with the Community Service and Patient Visitor units within the Office of Parking Management to address both operational and maintenance needs.
• Assist with construction projects and storm preparation, as well as efforts to ensure both internal offices and external booths are maintained.
• Assists with maintenance of lines and markings in parking facilities by installing wheel stops and regulatory signs, managing the inventory of parking equipment and repair parts, and keeping preventive maintenance records updated.
• Perform other duties as directed by the maintenance supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees