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General Maintenance Technician II

State of South Carolina
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026 CLOSED ON 1/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Maintenance Technician II position at State of South Carolina?

Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (Academy), Facilities Management Unit, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to supervise and assist inmate personnel in maintenance, groundskeeping, and custodial functions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and assist inmate staff in general maintenance and custodial duties.
  • Conduct weekly safety meetings and training for assigned inmate staff.
  • Perform accurate inmate staff counts throughout the day.
  • Assist in developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs for existing and newly acquired equipment.
  • Operate a van to transport inmate staff as needed; maintain accurate vehicle logs.
  • Conduct vehicle inspections to ensure assigned vehicles are safe and operable.
  • Ensure compliance with all traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Perform occasional weekend duties as operational needs require.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum and Additional Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • One year of job-related experience

Additional Comments

About you

  • Ability to plan and supervise the work of the inmate personnel.
  • Considerable knowledge in the use of various trades and craft tools and equipment.
  • Must be able to handle and respond to emergency situations.
  • Must possess the knowledge and skills to perform protection and security practices.
  • Must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. for prolonged distances (at least 50 feet).
  • Must be able to walk (300 yards) and stand for long periods of time (2 1/2 hours) and climb steps, stairs, and inclined ADA ramps.
  • Must be able to endure adverse weather conditions.
  • Must be available for occasional weekend work.

About The Academy

  • The S.C. Criminal Justice Academy is the starting point for all SC law enforcement. We are responsible for one of the most important jobs in the state—training those who will serve the citizens of South Carolina during their time of distress, time of worry, and time of hurt.
  • It takes a team of dedicated people to make sure our Academy is a premier training facility. To do this, we need reliable and conscientious workers who want to be employed by an agency that offers meaningful and challenging work with an appropriate work-life balance as well as excellent state government benefits.
  • We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, including pregnancy & childbirth (or related medical conditions), age (over 40), or disability.
  • South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

We are the face of law enforcement. Join us!

The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:

  • Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)

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