Trades Specialist III

Job Purpose Located on our New River Campus in Bluffton, under the general supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Trades Specialist performs skilled maintenance, repairs, groundskeeping, and custodial duties to maintain safe, clean, and functional buildings, grounds, and equipment across multiple college campuses. The position provides team leadership for custodial staff, coordinates supplies, and supports event setups and breakdowns while exercising independent judgment in daily operations.

Job Duties

• Performs skilled duties of moderate difficulty in the maintenance of buildings. grounds, and equipment to include routine cleaning and grounds maintenance, Team lead duties for custodial staff, primarily at but not limited to the New River and the Culinary Institute of the South campus locations.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and repair tasks on a regular schedule to include but not limited to groundskeeping equipment, electrical fixtures, such as ceiling fans, changing filters, belts, repairing electrical switches, receptacles, light motors, general construction, repairing and painting walls, doors, windows, and drywall installation; makes minor repairs to roofs, plumbing. clearing drains, sinks, sewer lines, toilets. Assist with setups and breakdown for college related special events.
• Performs various domestic cleaning duties to include but not limited to, daily trash removal stripping and finishing of floors: cleaning and stocking of restrooms, extracting/cleaning of carpets. polishing floors using high-speed buffers. Inventory control of cleaning supplies ensuring the facilities are stocked. Act as a team lead for custodial staff.
• Under the general supervision incumbent will be working independently, exercising a high level of discretion in decision-making. In critical situations must contact a supervisor and document situations that may have a significant fiscal impact on the college.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

The Technical College of the Lowcountry offers eligible employees a comprehensive State of South Carolina benefits package. Highlights include:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP), as applicable
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and state holidays
• Voluntary retirement savings plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and voluntary benefit options
• Professional development opportunities
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TCL Employee Benefits

Minimum And Additional Requirements Formal training or trades experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Preferred: A high school diploma and two (2) years directly related work experience; or 10th grade education and four (4) years directly related work experience.

Employee will be expected to respond to the needs of all campus sites with the possibility of 24/7 calls. Duties may entail heavy manual labor, climbing ladders, working from elevated level, and exposure to non-toxic fumes; duties frequently require lifting up to 70 lbs, stooping, bending, and working awkward positions. Tasks involve working with power equipment w/moving parts and possible exposure to hazardous waste materials and caustic substances. Must possess a valid S.C. drivers license and travel to other

Additional Comments The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolinas Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativ ty, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation and genetic information.