Instruments Maintenance Technician (Technical Medical Associate Ii)-61107730

Salary: $41,860.00 - $49,957.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time
Job Number: 159400/61107730
Agency: DHEC-PH Central Office
Opening Date: 01/08/2024
Closing Date: 1/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EC25
Position Number:: 61107730
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 4
Hiring Range - Min.: $41,860.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $45,650.00
Opening Date: 12/01/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
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Job Responsibilities:
Under general supervision operates, maintains, calibrates electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical laboratory instruments.

• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and calibration services.
  
• Coordinate and perform unscheduled corrective maintenance.
  
• Generate and maintain all equipment maintenance records utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and distributes them to the supervisors to ensure DHEC's compliance with CLIA regulations.
  
• Train less experienced staff and advise supervisors with selecting new instrumentation when necessary.
  
• Create and maintain a milage/maintenance spreadsheet for Laboratory Vehicles.
  
• Provide billing for services rendered to outside agencies utilizing the "Standard Invoice and Payment System" and filing travel forms for reimbursement.
  
• Must be able to travel overnight for a period of up to four nights a week.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and experience or training within the specific work area.
Agency Additional Requirements:

• A good mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all types of mechanical hand and power tools.
  
• Be able to read and understand electronic schematics and circuit diagrams.
• Communicate effectively with the general public and staff members.
• Ability to wear protective clothing.
• Have vision corrective to 20/40 and not colorblind.
• Able to lift 50 pounds to a height of 36 inches.
• Able to bend, stand or sit for a long period of time.
• Must be able to travel overnight for a period of up to four nights a week.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the .
Additional Comments
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
EEO: SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Primary Member, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control's Public Health Laboratory. The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.
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 will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a ten (10) year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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• No

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Are you a current or prior employee of SC DHEC?

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• No

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Do you have at least a high school diploma and experience or training within the specific work area?

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• No

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Do you have vision corrective to 20/40 and not colorblind?

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• No

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Are you able to lift 50 pounds to a height of 36 inches and able to bend, stand or sit for a long period of time?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to travel overnight for a period of up to four nights a week?

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about this position?

• State NeoGov Website
• LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
• Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
• College Job Board
• External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
• DHEC Career Fair
• Other

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