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Facilities Maintenance Technician I

 

Job Description:

 The Facilities Maintenance Technician I shall be responsible for maintaining the real property of the Town including the Town Hall and James Island Arts and Cultural Center as well as any other buildings or properties the Town may acquire. This position will require the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, be able to set up event spaces with temporary furniture or fixtures and be able to work outdoors as well as indoors. This position will assist with groundskeeping at these facilities and remove garbage and recyclables for collection. This position will assist with setting up and tearing down furniture, fixtures, and equipment for regular and special Town events as well as some by others. The maintenance of the facilities will consist of, but not be limited to: removing trash and debris, cleaning the exteriors of the building as needed, maintain the interior spaces and equipment like restrooms and break facilities for use by staff and the public and to arrange for special trades to make repairs to equipment as needed. This position will also be required to assist with emergency operations as needed and able and will receive training for emergency situations.

Requirements:

 High School Diploma or equivalent, technical or trades certification preferred, valid driver’s license, knowledge of hand tools and power tools and be able to operate powered equipment. Prior facilities maintenance experience preferred. Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Duties shall include:

 Facilities maintenance, event preparations and cleanup, groundskeeping, minor repairs, contractor monitoring, clean facility exteriors and interiors as needed, assist with emergency operations and other duties as required. May require occasional field work to assist other employees in field operations and maintenance of Public Works infrastructure.

Contact: Mark Johnson, Public Works Director: mjohnson@jamesislandsc.us