Temp, Maintenance Tech

Temp, Maintenance Tech

Temp, Maintenance Tech

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Posting Number - TMP
00760PO26

Job Code Title
- General Maintenance Tech III

Advertised Title
- Temp, Maintenance Tech

Campus
- Aiken

College/Division - USC Aiken College/Division Level

Department - AIK Housing

Salary - $21.30/hour

Part/Full Time
- Full Time

Hours per Week - 37.5

Job Search Category
- Other

About USC

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Benefits for Temporary Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Advertised

Job Summary
- Re-advertised Full-Time/Temporary, Facilities Maintenance Technician (General Maintenance Technician III), 37.5 hours/week at $21.30/hour, USCA Housing Under the supervision of the Area Supervisor, the Area Maintenance Tech is a professional that provides skilled, planned, and corrective cross-functional maintenance and repair services during emergency situations and scheduled planned maintenance including carpentry, locksmith, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and painting for residence halls y will be assigned work tasks that will include trouble shooting and performing advanced maintenance, ensuring efficient operations, and performing preventative/reactive maintenance activities.

They will be assigned, compete, and fill out work orders, communicating any needed follow up to their supervisor. This position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies. This position also works in an on-call rotation for after hours emergency response.

Minimum requirements:

Job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials: A valid driver's license. Preferred:
Knowledge of general maintenance. Trade School or Apprenticeship helpful.

Qualifications

- Minimum requirements:

Job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials: A valid driver's license.…