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Form of workWith 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 Maintenance Technician III, working under general supervision of the Supply Manager II, you will maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients located on DIS campus. Evaluates intermediate maintenance work requirements as completed. Plans, coordinates and supervises work accomplished and all other related Supply and Support Services as required to ensure quality care for the Northeast, Crafts Farrow State Hospital facilities. Provides liaison support between DIS Nursing, Support Staff and Materials Management.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. The selected candidate must maintain confidentiality with patient, employees and department information. Must have the ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, bend, climb stairs, move from one area-building to another and lift fifty (50) pounds. Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license. May be required to work additional hours in support of patient care and staff during emergency and hazardous weather conditions. Must possess ability to log onto computer and compose and respond emails. Ability to communicate effectively with Supervisory and Immediate staff.
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:
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health Crafts-Farrow, 7901 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203.
As the General Maintenance Technician III, working under general supervision of the Supply Manager II, you will maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients located on DIS campus. Evaluates intermediate maintenance work requirements as completed. Plans, coordinates and supervises work accomplished and all other related Supply and Support Services as required to ensure quality care for the Northeast, Crafts Farrow State Hospital facilities. Provides liaison support between DIS Nursing, Support Staff and Materials Management.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supervises General Maintenance Technician I, to include monitoring work schedule for planning and coordinating of assigned projects.
- Evaluates and prioritizes routine work orders of all S5-C requisitions for interior, intermediate work projects for DIS, Northeast campus.
- Monitors the completion of priority and routine work orders identified during Environmental Rounds in assigned facilities to include painting, spackling, patching, priming and repair of walls.
- Purchases or orders all supplies and materials required to accomplish assigned projects. Assists as needed with survey requests for renovations/ changes to buildings before submission to DMH.
- Assists DMH I DIS Program Administrators by directly handling priority projects related to DMH concerns and plan of actions regarding building usage and condition.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. The selected candidate must maintain confidentiality with patient, employees and department information. Must have the ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, bend, climb stairs, move from one area-building to another and lift fifty (50) pounds. Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license. May be required to work additional hours in support of patient care and staff during emergency and hazardous weather conditions. Must possess ability to log onto computer and compose and respond emails. Ability to communicate effectively with Supervisory and Immediate staff.
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:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
