Trades Specialist IV

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00545PO24 Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance Job Function Facilities Maintenance USC Market Title Maintenance Tech Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132151 Job Level T2 - Technical Support Business Title (Internal Title) Trades Specialist IV Campus Aiken Work County Aiken College/Division USC Aiken College/Division Level Department AIK Housing State Pay Band 4 Approved Starting Salary $37,735 Advertised Salary Range $37,735 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule Basis 12 months Job Search Category Trades/Maintenance

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Trades Specialist IV (General Maintenance Tech II), Minimum Salary: $37,735 per year, USC Aiken Housing

Under the direct supervision of Maintenance Supervisor, performs trade related duties to accomplish facilities/equipment/preventive maintenance, installations, construction and renovation tasks. While under the direct supervision of the maintenance supervisor, this position must be able to work independently and with limited supervision and work harmoniously with others.

Normal work hours are 40 hours per week but overtime will be required at times, some scheduled and some not. Position will be placed on a rotational "on-call" (after hours) work. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities needed:

Ability to use tools, equipment and materials used in general building maintenance and construction trades applicable to the job; Knowledge of and ability to use techniques, methods and practices in the Trade Worker Field; Ability to perform manual labor. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Minimum requirements:

Accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 or more years of experience; or High School diploma and 4 years of experience; and must hold valid driver's license.Application deadline: July 18, 2024. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 or more years of experience; or High School diploma and 4 years of experience. Must hold valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to use tools, equipment and materials used in general building maintenance and construction trades applicable to the job. Knowledge of and ability to use techniques, methods and practices in the Trade Worker Field.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Performs a variety of preventive/corrective maintenance work on HVAC systems including fan coil units, exhaust fans, motor, pumps, changing filters, cleaning and greasing as required.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Assists Supervisor in skilled labor, minor repairs and maintenance on buildings such as installing glass, patching floor covering and sheetrock, simple framing with metal or wood, building concrete forms and the replacement/repair of doors, windows, and locks.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Performs minor repairs and maintenance on buildings such as plumbing repairs, minor electrical repairs, patching floor covering and sheetrock, and the replacement/repair of doors, windows, and locks.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Performs routine repairs, installations, construction and renovation tasks in areas such as carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, locksmith (including cutting keys and managing key room), etc. Maintain and record all Material Data Safety Sheets of chemicals used by the Housing staff.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Performs/assists with a variety of preventive/corrective maintenance work and repairs on electrical units (i.e. fixtures, circuits, motors, wiring, etc.), appliances, card access, security gates and fire alarm systems.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Maintain and repair all of Housing HVAC units (over 200 units) and Energy Recovery and Ventilation units (3).

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Performs preventive/corrective maintenance on small engines.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Performs other duties as required/assigned.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 07/02/2024 Job Close Date 07/18/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

In addition to completing the online application, please also upload your resume and a separate cover letter.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time.

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 18, 2024.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/170876 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you at least meet the following minimum requirements:

• Accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 or more years of experience; or High school diploma and 4 years directly related trade experience

• Must hold valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents