Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Department: Department of Defense, Veterans & Emergency Management - Military Bureau

Location: Camp Keyes, Augusta

Salary: $18.69-$25.49 per hour (includes 21% stipend)

Job Class Code: 8281

Grade: 12/Operations & Maintenance

Opening Date: June 15, 2026

Closing Date: June 30, 2026

• Performs general replacement, upkeep, and repair of heating, plumbing, and electrical fixtures or equipment such as clearing clogged drains, replacing external fixtures and similar tasks to maintain systems.
• Cleans, maintains, and services hand tools, machines, equipment, and work area daily to comply with safety standards, prolong equipment life, and maintain equipment availability.
• Maintains and operates grounds maintenance equipment for snow removal, mowing, brush removal, tree clearing, road and parking repair.

• Knowledge of applicable building and safety codes.
• Ability to read, understand and follow blueprints.
• Ability to safely use a wide variety of power tools.
• Two (2) years of experience in general maintenance and repairs of buildings, machinery and mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform general mechanical repair work.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow manufacturers specifications and instructions for using, cleaning, and repairing machinery and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications: Two (2) years experience in the general maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, mechanical systems, and buildings.

• Ability to operate acetylene and arc welding equipment.
• Knowledge of tools, materials, equipment, methods, and practices of plumbing, welding, electrical maintenance and repair work.

As a condition of employment with the Military Bureau, individuals are required to pass a National Agency Check (NAC) this is a federal background check required by the National Guard Bureau and is in addition to any requirement the state may have.