General Maintenance Technician III​/Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Responsibilities

Are you a multi‑crafted skilled technician? Have you always wanted to train to become a skilled General Maintenance Tech? We are seeking a motivated maintenance professional to join our team. If you’re ready to put your skills to work to help our agency function at its best, we can’t wait to meet you!

• Support all facility management programs at DMV HQ building.
• Complete modular furniture buildouts as required; escort vendors as needed and ensure goods/services are received per contract requirements.
• Augment fleet management with duties such as car deliveries, maintenance schedules, and vehicle exchanges.
• Set up furniture for functions, training or as needed in Headquarters and in branch offices across the state; monitor the Key Accountability Program.
• Perform all disciplines of maintenance, custodial and horticulture services as needed at branch offices; provide preventive maintenance (PM) as directed or according to any PM programs.
• Become familiar with contractual limitations on maintenance repairs of any leased facilities in your region.
• Perform a walk‑around inspection of the facility upon arrival and remove trash and debris.
• Monitor activities of contractors/suppliers as needed, ensuring the procured goods and services are provided accurately.
• Complete assigned safety training; review information on unfamiliar equipment prior to use; ask for clarification as needed; maintain all issued equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Respond to emergency calls on a 24‑hour basis.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by manager.

• A high school diploma or equivalent and trade experience related to the area of employment.
• Must complete a nationwide criminal background check to include fingerprinting.

• General knowledge and ability to perform all areas of building maintenance, minor construction, custodial and horticulture.
• Working knowledge of State Procurement regulations is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of how to operate a PC and ability to learn work order software.
• Interpret working drawings and blueprints; complete safety training as assigned.
• Knowledge of appropriate personal protective equipment and wear it when performing tasks.
• HVAC and electrical knowledge is preferred.
• Project a professional attitude.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Make independent decisions as required and prioritize workloads to meet schedules and goals.
• Employee based at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, will work statewide as needed.
• Maintain a valid SC driver’s license.
• Physically able to bend, lift 50 lbs., climb ladders & work in confined spaces; carry a state phone; on call 24/7; work extended hours on occasion/short notice; overnight travel may be required.

• High school diploma with a minimum of five (5) years experience directly related to the area of employment and diversified building maintenance experience.
• Must live in or relocate to one of the counties in the assigned region.

• Health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children (also available for temporary employees working over 30 hours per week).
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and deferred compensation programs (optional for temporary employees).
• Exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household.

The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.