General Maintenance Tech I / Facilities / Grounds

Job Responsibilities

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

• This position is located at the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29803.

Job Purpose:

• Independently perform custodial, maintenance and building/grounds duties at the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center.

Job Functions:

• Supports the provision of evidenced based services to promote recovery by providing building and grounds maintenance.

• This includes but is not limited to janitorial and grounds maintenance, addressing safety issues, addressing items as listing on the inspections, and general repairs.

• This includes facilities, grounds and vehicles: Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, clean windows, painting, etc.

• Provides quality customer services and networks with stakeholders to increase knowledge of prevention, treatment and recovery services.

• Pursues new and better ways of serving our customers and stakeholders via training including OSHA, Health and Safety, SCEIS, Trauma Informed, MH First Aid and Safe Talk trainings.

• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and accountability to advance ABMHC's mission including compliance with corporate compliance, financial and other SCDMH policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Requirements:

There are no minimum training or experience for this class.

Agency Requirements:

Any combination of experience or training that would enable an employee to perform the required tasks.

Note: If any Agency/Internal Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of OSHA regulations as they pertain to custodial work and SDS.

• Must possess the ability to understand routine oral and written instructions and carry them out.

• The physical ability to carry out manual labor duties is mandatory.

• Must be hard working, responsible, and reliable.

• Will receive supervision from the Health/Safety/Facilities Director and General Maintenance Tech III.

• Employee is subject to SCDMH/ABMHC policies and procedures.

• Employee is expected to work independently.

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Able to work in hot and cold weather.

• Operate a state vehicle (as applicable to position).

• Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

ABMHC invites you to share our vision and passion for serving others!!!

• Take this opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team that makes a difference in the lives of others.

• Gain valuable on the job training, expertise and skills in evidence-based treatment, problem solving, communication and networking.

• Be part of an innovative and diverse workforce of dedicated public mental health leaders.

• Receive personalized coaching from a licensed and experienced clinician, with the opportunity for clinical supervision for licensure.

• Opportunity for enhanced clinical training through conferences, consultation groups, and trainings on EBPs (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, EMDR).