Salary: $37,860.00 - $70,054.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 164026
Agency: Commission for the Blind
Opening Date: 04/18/2024
Closing Date: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: KC35
Position Number:: 60026554
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Hiring Range - Min.: $37,860.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $70,054.00
Opening Date: 04/18/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply online. Contact 803-898-7297 if you have any questions about your application or need assistance with completing your application.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Commission for the Blind is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service and flexible work schedule.
Responsibilities of General Maintenance Technician III:
Complete routine maintenance repairs in a timely manner.
Documents current condition of electrical/mechanical equipment, furniture, and agency assets.

Act as Lead General Maintenance Technician.
Delivers supplies and/or equipment in a timely manner with minimal errors.

Keep inventory of agency assets and equipment that is issued to surplus property.
Maintain a logbook of supplies and ensure quantity is maintained.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and trades experience related to the area of employment. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment. Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and supplies used in the designated trade. Knowledge of techniques, methods, requirements, and practices used in the designated trade. Skill in the use of various trade tools and equipment. Skill in making emergency and general repairs and adjustments to equipment used in building and maintenance work. Ability to comprehend blueprints, plans, and specifications. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
This position requires extensive travel statewide on a daily basis. Ability to lift, push, and pull or carry approximately 100 pounds. Regularly traverses to move equipment or supplies. Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, and humidity. On call (1) one weekend per month. Occasional overnight travel.
Preferred Qualifications

A high school diploma and two (2) years of experience in related trades or crafts area or general building maintenance.
Additional Comments

The Commission for the Blind offers great health and retirement benefits with the state, including up to 30 days of earned leave per year, 13 paid holidays, and a flexible work schedule for some positions. Employees at our Columbia Campus also enjoy using the fitness center, Bowling Alley, and Gymnasium. Professional growth opportunities include tuition assistance offered to eligible employees pursuing a degree or obtaining a specialized certification.
If you are planning to relocate to South Carolina, ask about our relocation expense reimbursement.
Eligible new hires from out-of-state may receive up to $5,000 in reimbursements for certain expenses, pursuant to Section 8-11-135 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
Are you new to South Carolina State Government? If so, you may be eligible for up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus. You must be hired for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position and complete the 12-month probation to become eligible. Please contact us for more information.
Are you ready to make a positive impact on your community? Apply today!
The South Carolina Commission for the Blind provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, veteran status, genetic information, sex-including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, disability or any other protected categ ory.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation may result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. Your employment history should include volunteer work, military time, and time spent unemployed. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Please ensure there are no gaps in your employment history before submitting your application. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Do you have a high school diploma and trades experience related to the area of employment? Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-yearbasis for basis.

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