Trades Technician II

Overview

This position plans, and coordinates a wide variety of maintenance, repairs, and special projects within the Charleston County Facilities Management Department, at the direction of the Facility Supervisor.

$40,227 - $52,665 (Estimated Annual Salary)

Position open until filled. Application review begins immediately.

• Assist in repairs, replacements and preventive maintenance of all heating/air conditioning equipment and components.
• Assure HVAC coils are cleaned as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Monitor temperatures of all HVAC systems, performing adjustments as needed utilizing the BMS software (building maintenance system).
• Repair and replace hot water heaters, faucets, water lines, unclog drains, toilets, sinks and all other plumbing repairs.
• Perform repairs on electrical fixtures, devices and ballast/bulb replacements.
• Ensure electrical, HVAC, mechanical, wastewater, potable water, plumbing and life safety systems are operational and tested on a routine basis.
• Assure carpentry work including locks, sheetrock repair, and painting are completed as needed within Facility.
• Maintain a safe, dry, and cool environment for all employees and patrons within Charleston County Facilities as required.
• Ensure all work orders are properly documented with labor and materials and are completed in a timely manner.
• Communicate the status of all requested work to the department Supervisor or Manager, as required.
• Work within the County’s policies and procedures.
• Assist with administrative duties such as the computer-based work order management system and support building occupants in the absence of the Trades Technician III.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Commercial/Industrial Facilities Maintenance: 2 years.
• Computer/Microsoft Office: 2 years.
• Two years or more of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the above building trades and a minimum of two years in a commercial building maintenance environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS – as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well‑being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.