Job Details

Maintenance Technician

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a Maintenance Technician. This position is recruited through the SCDC Careers site only. You must apply online via the South Carolina Department of Corrections Career website to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Salary: $61,100.00 - $77,000.00 Annually

Location: Greenville County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Opening Date: 12/06/2025

Closing Date: 12/22/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Class Code: KC12

Position Number: 012082

Normal Work Schedule: Other

Pay Grade: GEN08

Hiring Range - Min.: $61,100.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $77,000.00

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Job Responsibilities

Supervises and assists in the performance of maintenance and preventative maintenance of electrical fire alarms, CCTV, electronic security, PA, intercom and high voltage distribution systems, emergency generators and equipment.

Plans for electrical work including repairs to high voltage equipment and systems.

Reads blueprints and wiring diagrams and makes take-offs.

Requisitions materials and parts needed.

Ensures completion of installation/repairs.

Makes emergency repairs to electrical systems and equipment.

Performs on-the-job training of inmates.

Requires cross-training in other areas of the maintenance field to include HVAC, plumbing and general maintenance.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) ###-#### ...@doc.sc.gov

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

A high school diploma and 5 years experience in the construction or repair of institutional electrical systems.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. 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.

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.