General Maintenance Tech I

Job Responsibilities

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located at the Department of Mental Health Crafts-Farrow, 7901 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203.

As the General Technician I under general supervision of the Nursing Home Administrator, employee will serve as the Facility Key Control Monitor and Pest Control Monitor. Oversees Facility's transportation vehicles located on the CM Tucker's campus and other DMH facilities. Assist with maintaining Flags located in front of Roddey and Stone Pavilion.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Responsible for signage for facility. Obtains and installs signs throughout the facility. Obtains orders for postage stamps from cashiers and purchases stamps.
• Maintains operation and condition of Flags located in front of the Roddey and Stone Pavilion. Monitors condition of flags and replace as needed.
• Manages inventory of facility keys to include key distribution to approved facility employees and monitors key return for separated employees. Ensures keys are kept in stock and orders when needed. Maintains key distribution records to ensure an accurate account. Responsible for the keying and rekeying of doors of the facility.
• Manages credit card for vehicle fuel purchases. Maintains accurate records and inspects invoices for each vehicle number and gas purchases by authorized employees.
• Monitors facility's Transportation Vehicle Fleet. Oversees the scheduled and emergency maintenance of 13 State vehicles for C.M. Tucker and two other DMH facilities. Monitors monthly mileage logs and provides monthly reports to DMH Vehicle Management.
• Courier duties as required. Handles certified mail to be metered at DMH post office then transports to outside Post Office for distribution.
• Oversees facility's Pest Control contract. Schedules weekly Pest Control Operator inspections of facility interior spaces and makes rounds with vendor during inspections to monitor process and ensure all areas of concern are addressed. Maintains accurate records of all scheduled and emergency pest control operator inspections.
• Assists the Homelike Environmental Team by mounting TV's, hanging pictures, boards, clocks, etc. Removes broken or unserviceable Furniture and reports more difficult maintenance needs to supervisor. Assesses the units daily and notes needed repairs; may perform minor repairs as needed.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this class.

Additional Comments

Employee should be able to work independently and work with others. Physical ability to carry out manual labor duties. Lifting of heavy objects, frequent bending and stooping, and walking to other buildings may be required.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Paid Parental Leave
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• 15 days sick leave per year
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year